Woodruff, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29388
Spartanburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,470
- 57/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,828
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodruff pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 57
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29388 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 29388 (Woodruff, SC) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.1 in 2023 to 252.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29388 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, home to 14,470 residents across 253.4 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29388 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,828 (25% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,084. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $219,600 (3% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $928; 76.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spartanburg County, so 29388 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 29388
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodruff, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29388.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 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 29388, Woodruff, 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
14,470
Population
253.4
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29388?
42.6
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
4.0%
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?
$79,828
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$37,084
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29388 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Woodruff, 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)
$79,828 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
7,625housing units
7,625
Total Housing Units
6,716
Occupied Units
909
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,600
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$928
Median Rent
1992
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29388 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.8% | 160 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 180 |
| 2022 | +25.6% | 226 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 244 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 252 |
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 243 business establishments in ZIP 29388, employing approximately 2,089 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,679,000.
243
Businesses
2,089
Employees
$101.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 16.9% |
| Construction | 35 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.2% |
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 29388 vs 29369 →
ZIP 29388 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29644
Fountain Inn (29644)
18,578 residents
- 29306
Spartanburg (29306)
15,861 residents
- 29388
Woodruff (29388)
14,470 residents
- 29369
Moore (29369)
13,044 residents
- 29334
Duncan (29334)
11,331 residents
- 29376 6,909
Roebuck (29376)
6,909 residents
- 29335 5,654
Enoree (29335)
5,654 residents
- 29375 95
Reidville (29375)
95 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29388 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29388 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
- 29369
Moore (29369)
$82,924 median income
- 29334
Duncan (29334)
$81,413 median income
- 29388
Woodruff (29388)
$79,828 median income
- 29376
Roebuck (29376)
$70,645 median income
- 29644
Fountain Inn (29644)
$70,301 median income
- 29335 $52,670
Enoree (29335)
$52,670 median income
- 29306 $41,356
Spartanburg (29306)
$41,356 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29388 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29388, 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 (14,470 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 29388 in?
ZIP code 29388 (Woodruff) 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 29388?
ZIP code 29388 in Woodruff, SC has a population of 14,470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29388?
The median household income in ZIP 29388 is $79,828, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29388?
The median home value in ZIP 29388 is $219,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29388?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29388 is White at 77.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29388?
ZIP code 29388 has 243 business establishments employing approximately 2,089 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29388?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29388 are: Retail trade (41), Construction (35), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29388?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29388 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 29388?
In ZIP code 29388, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 29388?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29388 is 27.5 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 29388?
In ZIP code 29388, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29388?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29388 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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