Zip code 29306: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29306?

29306 is assigned to Spartanburg, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29306 in?

29306 is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29306?

About 16,714 people live in 29306, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29306?

The median household income in 29306 is $41,356.

Q: What zip codes are near 29306?

The closest zip codes to 29306 are 29386, 29304, 29305, 29319, 29302.

Residential delivery areaSpartanburg CountyEastern Time

Population

16,714

Median household income

$41K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$178K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$948/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

20 sq mi

856 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 29306

29306 is a suburban zip code in Spartanburg, South Carolina (Spartanburg County), covering 20 sq mi of land. About 16,714 people live here, or 856 per square mile. The median resident is 32.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $41,356 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $177,500, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 46% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $948 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.1 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.

How 29306 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate14.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%19th of 409 in SC
Poverty rate32.2%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%29th of 401 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.530
95th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.47534th of 397 in SC
Residents under 1828.3%
92nd
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%28th of 411 in SC
Diversity index61.4
75th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.939th of 411 in SC
Uninsured rate10.5%
73rd
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%157th of 407 in SC
Rent-burdened renters56.4%
71st
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%134th of 390 in SC
Housing vacancy9.2%
67th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%297th of 402 in SC
Healthcare workers10%
58th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%163rd of 409 in SC
Foreign-born residents8.5%
45th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%50th of 411 in SC
Population density856/sq mi
41st
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi85th of 411 in SC
Residents 65 and older14.6%
35th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%319th of 411 in SC
Average commute23.1 min
30th
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min308th of 394 in SC
Veterans4.3%
30th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%352nd of 411 in SC
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%156th of 409 in SC
Government workers11%
27th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%317th of 409 in SC
Population16,714
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225118th of 411 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher20.8%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%199th of 409 in SC
Median gross rent$948
17th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180175th of 344 in SC
Median home value$177,500
16th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000191st of 382 in SC
Homeownership rate45.5%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%379th of 401 in SC
Median earnings per worker$36,644
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623288th of 408 in SC
Median age32.3
9th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2375th of 411 in SC
Per capita income$24,855
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236340th of 411 in SC
Self-employed workers5.8%
8th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%321st of 409 in SC
Work from home4.8%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%261st of 409 in SC
Broadband access81.9%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%267th of 401 in SC
Median household income$41,356
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324341st of 383 in SC

Measure	29306	Spartanburg	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.8%	4.3%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	19th of 409
Poverty rateWeakness	32.2%	14.5%	14.1%	12.5%	97th	29th of 401
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.530	0.449	0.475	0.483	95th	34th of 397
Residents under 18	28.3%	23.4%	21.4%	22%	92nd	28th of 411
Diversity index	61.4	52.7	54.9	61.4	75th	39th of 411
Uninsured rate	10.5%	10.7%	9.6%	8.4%	73rd	157th of 407
Rent-burdened renters	56.4%	49.7%	52.1%	51.1%	71st	134th of 390
Housing vacancy	9.2%	8.7%	13.3%	10.1%	67th	297th of 402
Healthcare workers	10%	9%	9.5%	9.7%	58th	163rd of 409
Foreign-born residents	8.5%	8.7%	5.8%	14.1%	45th	50th of 411
Population density	856/sq mi	430/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	41st	85th of 411
Residents 65 and older	14.6%	16.3%	18.9%	17.2%	35th	319th of 411
Average commute	23.1 min	25.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	30th	308th of 394
Veterans	4.3%	6.6%	8.3%	6.2%	30th	352nd of 411
Tech workers	1.8%	2.5%	2.6%	3.8%	29th	156th of 409
Government workers	11%	11.9%	15.2%	14.5%	27th	317th of 409
Population	16,714	347,852	5,296,225	334,922,499	25th	118th of 411
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.8%	25.1%	32.1%	35.7%	23rd	199th of 409
Median gross rent	$948	$1,084	$1,180	$1,413	17th	175th of 344
Median home value	$177,500	$233,300	$259,000	$332,700	16th	191st of 382
Homeownership rateWeakness	45.5%	73%	71.9%	65.2%	13th	379th of 401
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,644	$43,727	$44,623	$49,666	13th	288th of 408
Median age	32.3	37.8	40.2	38.9	9th	375th of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,855	$34,071	$39,236	$44,673	8th	340th of 411
Self-employed workers	5.8%	8.1%	9.9%	10%	8th	321st of 409
Work from home	4.8%	8.9%	11.5%	15.1%	7th	261st of 409
Broadband accessWeakness	81.9%	88.7%	88.8%	91%	6th	267th of 401
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,356	$66,234	$69,324	$80,734	4th	341st of 383

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.3

Under 18

28.3%

65 and over

14.6%

Race and ethnicity

White36%
Black50%
Hispanic9%
Asian1%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.2%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

61.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 6,753
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 59%
Married couples: 28.4%
Living alone: 37.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.3%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29306

$41,356

Spartanburg Co.

$66,234

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,855

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

32.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.530

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29306

$177,500

Spartanburg Co.

$233,300

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29306

$948

Spartanburg Co.

$1,084

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

61%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,434
Owner-occupied: 45.5%
Vacant: 9.2%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.2%
Home value to income: 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

31%

20–29

24%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

11%

Production

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Management

Education

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Admin, support and management

Construction

Professional and technical services

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$36,644

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29306	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,605	$74,888
Service	$24,512	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,472	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,156	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,221	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

37%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
Households with broadband: 81.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.7%
No internet access: 17%
Without health insurance: 10.5%
Limited-English households: 1.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Spartanburg
State: South Carolina
County: Spartanburg County
Center point: 34.8926° N, 81.9215° W
Land area: 20 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Spartanburg26% of zip
Arkwright (unincorporated)10% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 29306

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29386	White Stone, SC · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
29304	Spartanburg, SC · PO box	3.7 mi	—	—	—
29305	Spartanburg, SC · PO box	4 mi	—	—	—
29319	Spartanburg, SC · PO box	4 mi	—	—	—
29302	Spartanburg, SC	4.5 mi	19,918	$80,819	$285,400
29333	Drayton, SC	5.4 mi	254	—	—
29376	Roebuck, SC	5.8 mi	8,935	$70,645	$234,200
29378	Una, SC	5.8 mi	261	$32,356	—
29369	Moore, SC	5.9 mi	16,503	$82,924	$263,300
29301	Spartanburg, SC	6 mi	36,278	$57,805	$212,000
29346	Glendale, SC	6 mi	211	$30,673	$116,700
29320	Arcadia, SC	6.1 mi	603	$54,353	$168,800

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Questions about 29306

What city is zip code 29306?

29306 is assigned to Spartanburg, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29306 in?

29306 is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29306?

About 16,714 people live in 29306, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29306 in?

29306 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29306?

The median household income in 29306 is $41,356.

What zip codes are near 29306?

The closest zip codes to 29306 are 29386, 29304, 29305, 29319, 29302.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29306, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.