29340 ZIP Code
Gaffney, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29340 |
| City/Town: | Gaffney |
| County: | Cherokee |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,745 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,242 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,092 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,533 |
| Median Home Value: | $98,900 |
| Land Area: | 163.4 sq miles
423.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9723, -81.5859 |
Population Information (29340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,745 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,147 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,598 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 966 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,210 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,290 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,708 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,681 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,195 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,197 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,810 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,494 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,555 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,340 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 855 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 444 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $98,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $777 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,533 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,835 | 82.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,698 | 17.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,711 | 72.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,124 | 27.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,890 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 695 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,613 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,871 | 42.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,774 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,335 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 885 | 6.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 717 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29340 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,242 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,934 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,367 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,092 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,358 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,843 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 515 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,604 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,754 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,549 | 17.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 540 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,391 | 69.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,246 | 25.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 77 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 82 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 209 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 740 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 312 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 270 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 213 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 40 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29340 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 865 | 11.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 633 | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 924 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,103 | 14.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,052 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,255 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 993 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 616 | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 149 | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 245 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29340 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,331 | 82.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 608 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 57 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 72 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 666 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29340 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 116 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 795 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,580 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 198 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 867 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 602 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 110 | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 838 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,073 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 758 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 512 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 364 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,243 | 87.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,756 | 56.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,940 | 43.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,157 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29340 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,096 | 65.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,295 | 42.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,619 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 427 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 107 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,532 | 19.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29340 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,395 | 67.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 53 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 276 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 304 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 326 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 89 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 76 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,014 | 21.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29340 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 308 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 984 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,396 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,361 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,899 | 19.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,282 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 817 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 683 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 761 | 8.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29340 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 176 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 449 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,145 | 33.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,677 | 49.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 968 | 10.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 118 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29340 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,741 | 22.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 759 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,027 | 64.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 81 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 132 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29340 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 609 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,796 | 35.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,521 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,909 | 24.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29340 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,149 | 20.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,757 | 30.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,026 | 18.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 726 | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 648 | 11.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 289 | 5.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 84 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29340 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $919 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $335 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $777 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (29340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,835 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,921 | 37.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 877 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,871 | 23.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,735 | 34.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,888 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,539 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29340 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,333 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,391 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,305 | 39.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 521 | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 872 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,527 | 42.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29340 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,165 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 90 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 205 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,134 | 41.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,117 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,619 | 31.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,500 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,508 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,400 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,259 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 239 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,751 | 53.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,269 | 38.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29340 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,038 | 91.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,652 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 674 | 40.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 970 | 58.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 762 | 46.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,485 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 55 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 260 | 472.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 260 | 472.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 260 | 472.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 10 | 18.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 10.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 158 | 287.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 67.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29340 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,779 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,332 | 97.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 447 | 2.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 298 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 76 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 52 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29340 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,835 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,813 | 87.0% | 89.4% |
Gaffney, SC29340