PlainZIP

Wellford, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29385

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

7,221
146/sq mi
$58,249
Median income
$216,900
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wellford pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
146
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29385 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29385 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, home to 7,221 residents across 49.5 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29385 reports a modest median household income of $58,249 (9% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,327. Poverty here runs at 10.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. Median home value sits at $216,900 (4% below the state average), median rent at $1,018 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29385, plus 6 more within Spartanburg County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 29385

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellford, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29385.

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 29385, Wellford, 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

7,221

Population

49.5

Area (sq mi)

146

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29385?

35.9

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 61.7%
African American 22.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$58,249

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$28,327

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29385 ranks nationally

Wellford, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,249 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,487

Total Housing Units

3,109

Occupied Units

378

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$216,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,018

Median Rent

1996

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29385 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 147
2021 +18.4% 174
2022 +15.1% 200
2023 +21.3% 242
2024 +9.6% 266

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 108 business establishments in ZIP 29385, employing approximately 1,450 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,403,000.

108

Businesses

1,450

Employees

$78.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 14.8%
Retail trade 16 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 15 13.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 11 10.2%
Manufacturing 10 9.3%
Wholesale trade 8 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.8%

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 29385 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 29385 ranks #7 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 29385 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 29385 ranks #6 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
29377 Startex, SC 761 3.0 mi
29365 Lyman, SC 10,146 4.0 mi
29334 Duncan, SC 11,331 4.9 mi
29320 Arcadia, SC 530 6.1 mi
29375 Reidville, SC 95 7.8 mi
29301 Spartanburg, SC 31,051 5.7 mi
29349 Inman, SC 30,129 6.9 mi
29378 Una, SC 207 7.4 mi
29303 Spartanburg, SC 25,058 7.6 mi
29651 Greer, SC 42,844 7.4 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 Wellford, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29385 in? ▼
ZIP code 29385 (Wellford) 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 29385? ▼
ZIP code 29385 in Wellford, SC has a population of 7,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29385? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29385 is $58,249, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29385? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29385 is $216,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29385? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29385 is White at 61.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29385? ▼
ZIP code 29385 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 1,450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29385? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29385 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29385? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29385 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 29385? ▼
In ZIP code 29385, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 29385? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29385 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29385? ▼
In ZIP code 29385, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29385? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29385 is 10.2% 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.