Zip code 29330: Cowpens, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29330?

29330 is assigned to Cowpens, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29330 in?

29330 is mostly in Cherokee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29330?

About 8,572 people live in 29330, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29330?

The median household income in 29330 is $48,243.

Q: What zip codes are near 29330?

The closest zip codes to 29330 are 29368, 29324, 29329, 29307, 29341.

Residential delivery areaCherokee CountyEastern Time

Population

8,572

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$152K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$878/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

36 sq mi

239 people/sq mi

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

About 29330

29330 is a small-town zip code in Cowpens, South Carolina (Cherokee County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 8,572 people live here, or 239 per square mile. The median resident is 45.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,243 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $151,800, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $878 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.7 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 29330 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.517
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.47549th of 397 in SC
Uninsured rate15.8%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%50th of 407 in SC
Median age45.3
87th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2122nd of 411 in SC
Poverty rate21.5%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%113th of 401 in SC
Rent-burdened renters59.7%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%103rd of 390 in SC
Housing vacancy12.2%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%229th of 402 in SC
Residents 65 and older20.7%
77th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%170th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate73%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%252nd of 401 in SC
Veterans6.5%
59th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%262nd of 411 in SC
Self-employed workers8.5%
39th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%222nd of 409 in SC
Diversity index40.2
36th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9292nd of 411 in SC
Government workers12%
36th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%291st of 409 in SC
Population density239/sq mi
23rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi156th of 411 in SC
Average commute21.7 min
21st
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min336th of 394 in SC
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%276th of 409 in SC
Per capita income$30,434
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236221st of 411 in SC
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%184th of 411 in SC
Residents under 1817.9%
18th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%289th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$37,815
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623270th of 408 in SC
Population8,572
13th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225180th of 411 in SC
Median gross rent$878
12th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180219th of 344 in SC
Median home value$151,800
10th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000240th of 382 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%292nd of 409 in SC
Median household income$48,243
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324296th of 383 in SC
Broadband access81.5%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%275th of 401 in SC
Tech workers0.4%
5th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%284th of 409 in SC
Healthcare workers5.1%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%354th of 409 in SC
Work from home2.6%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%331st of 409 in SC

Measure	29330	Cherokee	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.517	0.455	0.475	0.483	93rd	49th of 397
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.8%	10.5%	9.6%	8.4%	90th	50th of 407
Median age	45.3	40.4	40.2	38.9	87th	122nd of 411
Poverty rateWeakness	21.5%	18.4%	14.1%	12.5%	87th	113th of 401
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59.7%	45.7%	52.1%	51.1%	82nd	103rd of 390
Housing vacancy	12.2%	12.3%	13.3%	10.1%	79th	229th of 402
Residents 65 and older	20.7%	17.5%	18.9%	17.2%	77th	170th of 411
Homeownership rate	73%	73.8%	71.9%	65.2%	61st	252nd of 401
Veterans	6.5%	7.3%	8.3%	6.2%	59th	262nd of 411
Self-employed workers	8.5%	8.2%	9.9%	10%	39th	222nd of 409
Diversity index	40.2	47.4	54.9	61.4	36th	292nd of 411
Government workers	12%	15.9%	15.2%	14.5%	36th	291st of 409
Population density	239/sq mi	144/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	23rd	156th of 411
Average commute	21.7 min	25.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	21st	336th of 394
Unemployment rate	3.3%	6.3%	4.9%	5.2%	21st	276th of 409
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,434	$27,406	$39,236	$44,673	20th	221st of 411
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	3.2%	5.8%	14.1%	19th	184th of 411
Residents under 18	17.9%	22.7%	21.4%	22%	18th	289th of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,815	$38,309	$44,623	$49,666	16th	270th of 408
Population	8,572	56,647	5,296,225	334,922,499	13th	180th of 411
Median gross rent	$878	$869	$1,180	$1,413	12th	219th of 344
Median home value	$151,800	$142,000	$259,000	$332,700	10th	240th of 382
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.8%	18.4%	32.1%	35.7%	9th	292nd of 409
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,243	$50,288	$69,324	$80,734	8th	296th of 383
Broadband accessWeakness	81.5%	80.7%	88.8%	91%	6th	275th of 401
Tech workers	0.4%	1.3%	2.6%	3.8%	5th	284th of 409
Healthcare workers	5.1%	8.5%	9.5%	9.7%	4th	354th of 409
Work from home	2.6%	5%	11.5%	15.1%	2nd	331st of 409

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

14%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

13%

35–44

15%

45–54

15%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.3

Under 18

17.9%

65 and over

20.7%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black7%
Hispanic8%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.8%
Other3%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

40.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.9%

Households

Households: 3,541
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 66.2%
Married couples: 44.6%
Living alone: 30.2%
Veterans (of adults): 6.5%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29330

$48,243

Cherokee Co.

$50,288

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,434

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.517

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29330

$151,800

Cherokee Co.

$142,000

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29330

$878

Cherokee Co.

$869

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.9%

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,031
Owner-occupied: 73%
Vacant: 12.2%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 39.1%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

25%

20–29

40%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

14%

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Construction and repair

11%

Sales

10%

Management

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Education

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Computer and math

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Retail

17%

Restaurants and hotels

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Education

Construction

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$37,815

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29330	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,732	$74,888
Service	$20,321	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,478	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$57,677	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,887	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

37%

Some college

15%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
Households with broadband: 81.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.2%
No internet access: 16.3%
Without health insurance: 15.8%
Limited-English households: 2.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Cowpens
State: South Carolina
County: Cherokee County
Center point: 35.0526° N, 81.8043° W
Land area: 36 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29330 spans 2 counties

Cherokee County52% of land
Spartanburg County48% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Cowpens6% of zip
Mayo (unincorporated)6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29330

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29368	Mayo, SC	3.9 mi	379	—	—
29324	Clifton, SC	4.4 mi	32	—	—
29329	Converse, SC	4.5 mi	348	$35,972	$131,300
29307	Spartanburg, SC	5.1 mi	19,115	$65,850	$221,400
29341	Gaffney, SC	7 mi	20,647	$58,029	$188,900
29346	Glendale, SC	7.6 mi	211	$30,673	$116,700
29323	Chesnee, SC	7.7 mi	15,573	$63,263	$197,700
29333	Drayton, SC	8.3 mi	254	—	—
29342	Gaffney, SC · PO box	9.4 mi	—	—	—
29373	Pacolet Mills, SC	9.5 mi	320	$62,143	—
29316	Boiling Springs, SC	9.7 mi	33,104	$74,735	$244,900
29304	Spartanburg, SC · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 29330

What city is zip code 29330?

29330 is assigned to Cowpens, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29330 in?

29330 is mostly in Cherokee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29330?

About 8,572 people live in 29330, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29330 in?

29330 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29330?

The median household income in 29330 is $48,243.

What zip codes are near 29330?

The closest zip codes to 29330 are 29368, 29324, 29329, 29307, 29341.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29330, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.