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 High-density area
- $58,249
- Median income Below-median income area
- $216,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29385 (Wellford, SC) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.4 in 2023 to 265.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,327. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $216,900 (4% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,018; 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spartanburg County, so 29385 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 29385?
35.9
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
6.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$28,327
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29385 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Wellford, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,249 48th percentile higher than 48% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,487housing units
3,487
Total Housing Units
3,109
Occupied Units
378
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29385 vs 29377 →
ZIP 29385 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29651
Greer (29651)
42,844 residents
- 29301
Spartanburg (29301)
31,051 residents
- 29349
Inman (29349)
30,129 residents
- 29303
Spartanburg (29303)
25,058 residents
- 29334 11,331
Duncan (29334)
11,331 residents
- 29365 10,146
Lyman (29365)
10,146 residents
- 29385 7,221
Wellford (29385)
7,221 residents
- 29377 761
Startex (29377)
761 residents
- 29320 530
Arcadia (29320)
530 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29385 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29385 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29375
Reidville (29375)
$158,971 median income
- 29651
Greer (29651)
$82,705 median income
- 29334
Duncan (29334)
$81,413 median income
- 29365
Lyman (29365)
$76,966 median income
- 29349
Inman (29349)
$76,168 median income
- 29385 $58,249
Wellford (29385)
$58,249 median income
- 29301 $57,805
Spartanburg (29301)
$57,805 median income
- 29320 $54,353
Arcadia (29320)
$54,353 median income
- 29303 $48,295
Spartanburg (29303)
$48,295 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29385, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,221 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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