Cherokee County, SC ZIP Codes
South Carolina (SC) · 4 ZIP codes · 2 cities
4
ZIP codes
56,052
population (2021)
+1.3%
pop change since 2010
45021
FIPS code
Cherokee County ZIP code map
About Cherokee County
Cherokee County is located in South Carolina and contains 4 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 56,052 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.3% from 55,342 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cherokee County is 45021.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 56,052 |
| 2010 population | 55,342 |
| Change | +1.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| FIPS code | 45021 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cherokee County
ZIP codes for Cherokee County, SC (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29340 | Gaffney | Cherokee | View map |
| 29341 | Gaffney | Cherokee | View map |
| 29342 | Gaffney | Cherokee | View map |
| 29702 | Blacksburg | Cherokee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
50,307
Population
39.2
Median age
$45,938
Median household income
$25,751
Per capita income
$124,533
Median home value
$774
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
18.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
16,596
Housing units
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,538
Under 5
1,629
1,763
5–9
1,867
1,396
10–14
1,479
1,671
15–19
1,770
1,596
20–24
1,691
3,088
25–34
3,271
2,809
35–44
2,974
3,052
45–54
3,232
1,553
55–59
1,644
1,734
60–64
1,837
2,619
65–74
2,774
1,227
75–84
1,299
386
85+
408
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,578 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 38,729 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 8,713 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.5%
Black or African American
20.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Two or more races
4.9%
Other race
2.8%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,186 | 66.5% |
| Black or African American | 10,874 | 20.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,584 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,573 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 1,480 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.2%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
11.1%
$25k–$35k
12.0%
$35k–$50k
14.8%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $45,938 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.5%
$50k–$100k
21.7%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k–$300k
17.4%
$300k–$500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,533 |
| Median rent / month | $774 |
| Owner occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 15.3% |
| Single-family detached | 60.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 27.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.2% |
| Electricity | 70.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,088 | 43.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 827 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,706 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,259 | 32.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,904 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,270 | 33.2% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.5% | 31.4% |
| Married | 46.7% | 43.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
HS graduate
37.8%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
9.9%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 260 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 831 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,185 | 48.1% |
| High school | 2,570 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,637 | 19.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.4%
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Retail trade
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Construction
7.7%
Professional & management
7.3%
Other services
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.6% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 24.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.7% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
18.1%
Under 18 years
25.8%
18 and over
15.9%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
32.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 30.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 13.9% |
| No health insurance | 19.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 21.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,228 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.4% |
| Public insurance | 43.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,140 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 969 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 867 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 26 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 49,157 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 48,926 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 34,241 | 65.7% |
| Foreign born | 231 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,150 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 360 | 40.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7,453 | 14.8% |
| French | 4,394 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 3,870 | 7.7% |
| English | 235 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 86 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 36 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 25 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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