29702 ZIP Code — Blacksburg, SC

Cherokee County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29702 is located in Blacksburg, South Carolina, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 93.39 square miles and serves a population of 9,535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29702

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $48,777. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29702 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,535

population

93.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29702 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29702

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29702. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blacksburg	Acceptable
Blacksburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29743 Smyrna (6.4 mi) 28073 Grover (7.3 mi) 29717 Hickory Grove (11.1 mi) 29340 Gaffney (11.5 mi) 28152 Shelby (11.8 mi) 28086 Kings Mountain (12.2 mi) 29341 Gaffney (12.9 mi) 29710 Clover (15.2 mi) 28052 Gastonia (15.7 mi) 29742 Sharon (15.9 mi) 29745 York (17.1 mi) 28114 Mooresboro (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,535
Population density	102 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	93.39 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.1006
Longitude	-81.4709
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	864

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	62.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	24.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	11.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,535

Population

102

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$48,777

Median household income

$27,507

Per capita income

$114,000

Median home value

$678

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

3,212

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

313

Under 5

346

403

5–9

446

344

10–14

380

283

15–19

313

108

20–24

120

371

25–34

410

740

35–44

819

650

45–54

719

333

55–59

368

276

60–64

305

447

65–74

494

217

75–84

239

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,636	27.6%
18 and over	6,899	72.4%
65 and over	1,489	15.6%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.1%

Black or African American 6%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,414	85.1%
Black or African American	589	6%
Two or more races	477	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	349	3.5%
Other race	51	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	62.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	24.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	11.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$48,777

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.1%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,000
Median rent / month	$678
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	51.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	40.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.2%
Electricity	70.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	5.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,648	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	132	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	609	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,017	29.9%
Households with children under 18	1,068	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,129	33.1%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	22.6%
Married	48.6%	50.1%
Separated	1.5%	3.5%
Widowed	2.8%	11.5%
Divorced	10.3%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	1.5%
Kindergarten	160	7.4%
Elementary school	1,321	61.3%
High school	481	22.3%
College / grad school	162	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.0%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Construction 10.6%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 8.0%

Other services 7.0%

Public administration 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	636	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,876	93.1%
Spanish	102	1.1%
Other Indo-European	98	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,329	97.8%
Born in same state	9,237	96.9%
Born in different state	5,258	55.1%
Foreign born	92	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	206	2.2%
Not a US citizen	95	46.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,899	19.9%
French	1,506	15.8%
Italian	927	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	0.3%
Polish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	88.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29702

What city is ZIP code 29702 in?

ZIP code 29702 is primarily assigned to Blacksburg, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29702 in?

ZIP code 29702 falls within Cherokee County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29702 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 29702 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29702?

The median home value in ZIP code 29702 is $114,000.

Does ZIP code 29702 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 29702 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 29702?

ZIP code 29702 has an estimated population of 9,535 residents, with a density of 102 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29702 in?

ZIP code 29702 observes the EST timezone.