29303 ZIP Code — Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29303 is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. It covers approximately 32.44 square miles and serves a population of 27,413 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29303

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $45,360. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29303 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

27,413

population

32.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29303 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29303

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29303. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spartanburg	Acceptable
Spartanburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29316 Boiling Springs (3.3 mi) 29319 Spartanburg (4.2 mi) 29301 Spartanburg (4.5 mi) 29385 Wellford (6.8 mi) 29306 Spartanburg (7.3 mi) 29349 Inman (8.2 mi) 29323 Chesnee (8.8 mi) 29307 Spartanburg (8.9 mi) 29334 Duncan (9.7 mi) 29369 Moore (10 mi) 29365 Lyman (10.3 mi) 29302 Spartanburg (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	27,413
Population density	845 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	32.44 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	34.9950
Longitude	-81.9822
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	61.9%	47.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	33.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	16.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

27,413

Population

845

People per sq mi

30.4

Median age

$45,360

Median household income

$21,303

Per capita income

$135,800

Median home value

$919

Median monthly rent

49.0%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

5,984

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

809

Under 5

797

815

5–9

803

708

10–14

696

1,551

15–19

1,526

1,884

20–24

1,854

1,871

25–34

1,842

1,721

35–44

1,693

1,301

45–54

1,281

876

55–59

863

791

60–64

779

835

65–74

821

394

75–84

388

259

85+

255

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,745	21.0%
18 and over	21,668	79.0%
65 and over	2,952	10.8%
Median age	30.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.3%

Black or African American 34.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Two or more races 9%

Other race 3.6%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	12,793	42.3%
Black or African American	10,303	34.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2,835	9.4%
Two or more races	2,732	9%
Other race	1,087	3.6%
Asian	363	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	127	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	47.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	33.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	16.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$45,360

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 32.3%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,800
Median rent / month	$919
Owner occupied	49.0%
Renter occupied	51.0%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	62.2%
Large apartment buildings	7.7%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	40.6%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.6%
Electricity	73.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	0.5%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,284	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	559	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,481	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,046	32.5%
Households with children under 18	2,943	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,971	21.0%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.1%	47.8%
Married	33.4%	31.5%
Separated	4.8%	3.1%
Widowed	2.5%	7.7%
Divorced	10.3%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	489	5.7%
Kindergarten	297	3.5%
Elementary school	2,377	27.8%
High school	1,161	13.6%
College / grad school	4,235	49.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 9.5%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Public administration 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	30.3%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 26.6%

18 and over 22.0%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 32.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.5%
Retirement income	12.2%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	83.3%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,378	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,807	94.1%
Spanish	2,158	8.4%
Other Indo-European	1,706	6.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	243	0.9%
Other languages	178	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,073	91.5%
Born in same state	24,755	90.3%
Born in different state	17,994	65.6%
Foreign born	318	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	2,340	8.5%
Not a US citizen	787	33.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,555	5.7%
French	1,504	5.5%
Italian	1,407	5.1%
English	84	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	41	0.1%
German	13	0%
Irish	10	0%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29303

What city is ZIP code 29303 in?

ZIP code 29303 is primarily assigned to Spartanburg, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29303 in?

ZIP code 29303 falls within Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29303?

23% of residents in ZIP code 29303 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29303?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29303?

The median home value in ZIP code 29303 is $135,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29303?

The median household income in ZIP code 29303 is $45,360, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29303 in?

ZIP code 29303 observes the EST timezone.