PlainZIP

Pacolet, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29372

Spartanburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,507
41/sq mi
$46,739
Median income
$104,400
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pacolet pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29372 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29372 covers 109.9 square miles in Pacolet, Spartanburg County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,507 residents on file, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29372 reports a modest median household income of $46,739 (27% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $27,649. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $104,400 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $746 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 29372 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Spartanburg County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 29372

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pacolet, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29372.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29372, Pacolet, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,507

Population

109.9

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29372?

48.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 11.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,739

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$27,649

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29372 ranks nationally

Pacolet, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,739 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,156

Total Housing Units

1,710

Occupied Units

446

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$104,400

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$746

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.3%

YoY Change (2023)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29372 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -4.3% 139
2020 +19.0% 165
2021 +3.2% 170
2022 +24.6% 212
2023 +0.3% 213

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 29372, employing approximately 344 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,637,000.

52

Businesses

344

Employees

$13.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 25.0%
Retail trade 10 19.2%
Manufacturing 6 11.5%
Construction 5 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29372 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29372 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29372 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29372 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29373 Pacolet Mills, SC 297 2.4 mi
29353 Jonesville, SC 4,174 6.0 mi
29302 Spartanburg, SC 16,571 7.7 mi
29346 Glendale, SC 307 7.7 mi
29340 Gaffney, SC 20,763 8.4 mi
29324 Clifton, SC 167 8.6 mi
29307 Spartanburg, SC 18,751 8.8 mi
29329 Converse, SC 278 9.5 mi
29330 Cowpens, SC 8,401 11.6 mi
29374 Pauline, SC 3,534 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Spartanburg County

29301 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 31,051
29349 standard
Inman, SC
Pop: 30,129
29303 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 25,058
29316 standard
Boiling Springs, SC
Pop: 22,281
29307 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 18,751
29302 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 16,571

Related Areas

Spartanburg County Pacolet, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29372 in? ▼
ZIP code 29372 (Pacolet) is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Spartanburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/spartanburg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29372? ▼
ZIP code 29372 in Pacolet, SC has a population of 4,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29372? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29372 is $46,739, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29372? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29372 is $104,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29372? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29372 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29372? ▼
ZIP code 29372 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 344 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29372? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29372 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (10), Manufacturing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29372? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29372 increased by 0.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29372? ▼
In ZIP code 29372, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29372? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29372 is 30.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29372? ▼
In ZIP code 29372, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29372? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29372 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.