29333 ZIP Code — Drayton, SC

Spartanburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29333 is located in Drayton, South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. It covers approximately 0.41 square miles and serves a population of 224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29333

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29333 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

224

population

0.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29333 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29333

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29333. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drayton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	224
Population density	546 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	0.41 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.9675
Longitude	-81.9064
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	53.1%	47.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	16.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

224

Population

546

People per sq mi

59.6

Median age

Median household income

$48,246

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

34.3%

Home ownership

37.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	224	100.0%
65 and over	42	18.8%
Median age	59.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75%

Black or African American 25%

Group	Count	%
White	168	75%
Black or African American	56	25%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	47.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	16.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 38.4%

$50k–$75k 52.5%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	38.4%
$50k–$75k	52.5%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$500k–$1M 26.5%

$1M+ 73.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	34.3%
Renter occupied	65.7%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	47.6%
Large apartment buildings	30.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	29.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	20.2%
1950–1959	20.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	30.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	62.1%
3 bedrooms	30.6%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.3%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	63.6%
3 or more	9.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.3%
Electricity	65.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	36	36.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	38	38.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	34.3%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	55.3%
Married	50.0%	24.3%
Separated	0.0%	20.4%
Widowed	34.7%	0.0%
Divorced	15.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 41.4%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	84	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 53.7%

Public administration 46.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	46.3%
Natural resources & construction	40.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.7%
Government	46.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 37.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 37.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	21.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	19.6%
No insurance	25.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	224	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	224	100.0%
Born in same state	224	100.0%
Born in different state	52	23.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	46	20.5%
Italian	25	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	8.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29333

What city is ZIP code 29333 in?

ZIP code 29333 is primarily assigned to Drayton, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29333 in?

ZIP code 29333 falls within Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29333?

38% of residents in ZIP code 29333 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 29333 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 29333 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29333?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29333 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 29333 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29333 in?

ZIP code 29333 observes the EST timezone.