Spartanburg, SC — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 29301 serves a portion of Spartanburg, South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. This community is home to approximately 27,250 residents, with a median age of 28.7 years. The median household income of $71,816 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $359,080 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 42% owner-occupied and 58% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Spartanburg is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 69% and an unemployment rate of 6.5%, 29301 reflects the economic character of Spartanburg County in South Carolina.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 27,250 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,170 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $71,816 | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $359,080 | ↑ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | ↑ 67% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 4.2% | ↓ 63% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 69% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.7 yrs | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 10,900 | — |