29323 ZIP Code — Chesnee, SC

Spartanburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29323 is located in Chesnee, South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. It covers approximately 70.98 square miles and serves a population of 15,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29323

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,878. 40% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29323 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,024

population

70.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29323 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29323

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29323. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chesnee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29316 Boiling Springs (5.8 mi) 29330 Cowpens (7.9 mi) 29303 Spartanburg (8.8 mi) 29349 Inman (9.3 mi) 29307 Spartanburg (10.1 mi) 29319 Spartanburg (11.2 mi) 29322 Campobello (12 mi) 29341 Gaffney (12.5 mi) 29301 Spartanburg (13.3 mi) 29385 Wellford (14 mi) 28043 Forest City (14 mi) 28114 Mooresboro (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,024
Population density	212 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	70.98 sq mi
Water area	1.43 sq mi
Latitude	35.1121
Longitude	-81.9205
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	47.2%	47.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	16.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

15,024

Population

212

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$57,878

Median household income

$30,167

Per capita income

$169,200

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

5,036

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

348

Under 5

376

444

5–9

479

579

10–14

626

439

15–19

474

536

20–24

579

977

25–34

1,057

656

35–44

709

1,107

45–54

1,196

627

55–59

677

405

60–64

437

434

65–74

470

546

75–84

591

123

85+

132

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,535	23.5%
18 and over	11,489	76.5%
65 and over	2,296	15.3%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%

Black or African American 5.8%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Asian 2.4%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,876	83%
Black or African American	893	5.8%
Two or more races	565	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	495	3.2%
Asian	379	2.4%
Other race	291	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	47.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	16.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$57,878

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,200
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.1%
Electricity	85.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	1.1%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,180	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	444	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	747	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,361	23.7%
Households with children under 18	2,005	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,717	30.0%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	24.1%
Married	58.8%	53.2%
Separated	1.5%	3.5%
Widowed	2.4%	12.2%
Divorced	8.1%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	138	4.0%
Kindergarten	195	5.7%
Elementary school	1,606	46.6%
High school	893	25.9%
College / grad school	614	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.7%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 13.4%

Professional & management 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Construction 4.9%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 34.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	729	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,300	95.2%
Spanish	294	2.1%
Other Indo-European	76	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.1%
Other languages	204	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,281	95.1%
Born in same state	14,133	94.1%
Born in different state	10,191	67.8%
Foreign born	148	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	743	4.9%
Not a US citizen	361	48.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,927	12.8%
Arab	1,886	12.6%
Italian	1,443	9.6%
English	106	0.7%
German	20	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	0.1%
Polish	17	0.1%
Norwegian	14	0.1%
Dutch	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29323

What city is ZIP code 29323 in?

ZIP code 29323 is primarily assigned to Chesnee, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29323 in?

ZIP code 29323 falls within Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29323 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 29323 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29323?

The median home value in ZIP code 29323 is $169,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 29323?

ZIP code 29323 has an estimated population of 15,024 residents, with a density of 212 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29323?

The median household income in ZIP code 29323 is $57,878, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29323 in?

ZIP code 29323 observes the EST timezone.