29360 ZIP Code — Laurens, SC

Laurens County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29360 is located in Laurens, South Carolina, within Laurens County. It covers approximately 150.33 square miles and serves a population of 21,819 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29360

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $51,456. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29360 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

21,819

population

150.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29360 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29360

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29360. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laurens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29645 Gray Court (7.1 mi) 29384 Waterloo (10.7 mi) 29370 Mountville (10.8 mi) 29692 Ware Shoals (11.2 mi) 29325 Clinton (13.1 mi) 29335 Enoree (14.7 mi) 29351 Joanna (14.9 mi) 29644 Fountain Inn (15 mi) 29332 Cross Hill (15.4 mi) 29653 Hodges (16.7 mi) 29654 Honea Path (17.4 mi) 29649 Greenwood (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,819
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	150.33 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	34.4919
Longitude	-82.0466
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	57.4%	56.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	11.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

21,819

Population

145

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$51,456

Median household income

$28,748

Per capita income

$142,000

Median home value

$787

Median monthly rent

66.6%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

6,699

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

454

Under 5

485

839

5–9

896

660

10–14

705

766

15–19

819

411

20–24

439

1,378

25–34

1,473

1,224

35–44

1,308

1,332

45–54

1,423

589

55–59

630

771

60–64

824

1,194

65–74

1,275

757

75–84

808

174

85+

185

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,059	23.2%
18 and over	16,760	76.8%
65 and over	4,393	20.1%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65%

Black or African American 25.6%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,608	65%
Black or African American	5,762	25.6%
Two or more races	676	3%
Hispanic or Latino	671	3%
Other race	570	2.5%
Asian	183	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	56.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	11.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$51,456

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,000
Median rent / month	$787
Owner occupied	66.6%
Renter occupied	33.4%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	63.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,911	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	356	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,177	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,693	33.1%
Households with children under 18	2,513	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,792	34.3%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	27.0%
Married	52.0%	45.6%
Separated	2.0%	4.6%
Widowed	4.4%	11.8%
Divorced	7.8%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	0.5%
Kindergarten	383	7.9%
Elementary school	2,498	51.2%
High school	1,381	28.3%
College / grad school	591	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.5%

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Professional & management 11.4%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,055	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,880	95.7%
Spanish	418	2.0%
Other Indo-European	355	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.0%
Other languages	38	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,162	97.0%
Born in same state	21,010	96.3%
Born in different state	16,410	75.2%
Foreign born	152	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	657	3.0%
Not a US citizen	219	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,878	8.6%
Italian	1,589	7.3%
Arab	1,516	6.9%
English	143	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	48	0.2%
Irish	27	0.1%
German	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29360

What city is ZIP code 29360 in?

ZIP code 29360 is primarily assigned to Laurens, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29360 in?

ZIP code 29360 falls within Laurens County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29360?

18% of residents in ZIP code 29360 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29360 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 29360 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29360?

The median home value in ZIP code 29360 is $142,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 29360?

ZIP code 29360 has an estimated population of 21,819 residents, with a density of 145 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29360 in?

ZIP code 29360 observes the EST timezone.