29301 ZIP Code — Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29301 is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. It covers approximately 27.54 square miles and serves a population of 35,380 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29301

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $55,011. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 29301 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

35,380

population

27.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spartanburg	Acceptable
Spartanburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29303 Spartanburg (4.5 mi) 29319 Spartanburg (4.5 mi) 29306 Spartanburg (5.3 mi) 29369 Moore (5.5 mi) 29385 Wellford (5.8 mi) 29334 Duncan (6.3 mi) 29316 Boiling Springs (7.7 mi) 29376 Roebuck (8.3 mi) 29365 Lyman (9.3 mi) 29302 Spartanburg (9.7 mi) 29349 Inman (11 mi) 29307 Spartanburg (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	35,380
Population density	1,285 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	27.54 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	34.9336
Longitude	-82.0102
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	53.6%	47.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	33.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	16.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

35,380

Population

1,285

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$55,011

Median household income

$31,046

Per capita income

$187,000

Median home value

$1,066

Median monthly rent

59.4%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

10,211

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,087

Under 5

1,167

1,003

5–9

1,077

1,057

10–14

1,134

1,211

15–19

1,300

1,236

20–24

1,326

2,507

25–34

2,690

1,947

35–44

2,090

2,116

45–54

2,271

1,067

55–59

1,144

1,014

60–64

1,087

1,800

65–74

1,931

670

75–84

719

352

85+

377

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,951	22.5%
18 and over	27,429	77.5%
65 and over	5,849	16.5%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.4%

Black or African American 29.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Two or more races 6.1%

Asian 5.2%

Other race 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	18,202	47.4%
Black or African American	11,432	29.8%
Hispanic or Latino	3,037	7.9%
Two or more races	2,335	6.1%
Asian	1,990	5.2%
Other race	1,409	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	47.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	33.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	16.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$55,011

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,000
Median rent / month	$1,066
Owner occupied	59.4%
Renter occupied	40.6%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	61.4%
Large apartment buildings	7.5%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	63.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,399	40.4%
Cohabiting couple	932	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,179	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4,845	36.3%
Households with children under 18	4,686	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,038	30.2%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.8%	35.8%
Married	44.6%	39.5%
Separated	2.5%	4.6%
Widowed	3.0%	7.6%
Divorced	8.9%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	294	3.5%
Kindergarten	331	3.9%
Elementary school	3,472	40.9%
High school	1,750	20.6%
College / grad school	2,637	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Retail trade 11.1%

Professional & management 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 34.3%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,530	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	33,126	93.6%
Spanish	2,651	8.0%
Other Indo-European	1,677	5.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	476	1.4%
Other languages	412	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,049	87.8%
Born in same state	30,525	86.3%
Born in different state	19,622	55.5%
Foreign born	524	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	4,331	12.2%
Not a US citizen	2,329	53.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,064	8.7%
Arab	2,291	6.5%
Italian	1,936	5.5%
English	204	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	72	0.2%
Irish	51	0.1%
Polish	46	0.1%
German	12	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29301

What city is ZIP code 29301 in?

ZIP code 29301 is primarily assigned to Spartanburg, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29301 in?

ZIP code 29301 falls within Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29301?

21% of residents in ZIP code 29301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29301 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 29301 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29301?

The median home value in ZIP code 29301 is $187,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 29301?

ZIP code 29301 has an estimated population of 35,380 residents, with a density of 1,285 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29301 in?

ZIP code 29301 observes the EST timezone.