| City: | Arcadia, South Carolina |
| County: | Spartanburg County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:22 PM |
| Population: | 907 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 821 / 864 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.9571, -81.9930 |
| Land Area: | 0.618 sq mi |
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Arcadia is a small community in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, where all 907 residents rely on PO Box delivery. This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the community. The post office maintains 344 PO Boxes serving 336 households, giving an adoption rate of 1.024 that shows the service extends slightly beyond the immediate residential base.
Despite the PO Box classification, rural carrier routes do operate here. Two rural routes cover 48 delivery points across the compact 0.33 square mile territory. Streets like W Cleveland St (11 addresses), Railroad St, and W Blackstock Rd form the community's small-town layout. The presence of General Delivery service alongside the rural routes indicates the post office serves as a central mail hub.
Arcadia preserves the character of historic South Carolina mill towns. Of the 369 housing units, 310 were built before 1939, making 84% of the housing stock pre-World War II. Median home values sit at $78,500, with median rent at $953. The community is 60% owner-occupied, though renters make up a substantial 203 of 336 occupied homes.
The population of 907 has a median age of 34.6 years, younger than typical rural communities. Household size averages 2.7 people. Racially, the community is 54% white, with 18% identifying as two or more races and 8% Hispanic. About 36% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Median household income is $35,463, with per capita income at $18,781. The community supports 4 business establishments employing 38 people total, indicating most residents commute to work elsewhere.
All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes at:
PO Box [number]
Arcadia, SC 29320Rural route delivery is available for addresses within the service area, but PO Box service is the primary mail access method for this community.
Street names like Railroad St and the concentration along W Cleveland St reflect Arcadia's heritage as a railroad-connected mill town.
ZIP Code 29320 has 907 residents and 336 households (average 2.70 persons per household). The median age is 34.6 years, younger than the state (40.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.5%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.0%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (3.5%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 907Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 603Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,467.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $54,353Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 336Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $168,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.49Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 294 | 526 | 819 | 800 | 909 | 864 | 1,244 | 1,017 | 676 | 459 | 651 | 383 | 526 | 603 |
| Decennial Census | 530 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 907 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.6
Male Median Age: 30.9
Female Median Age: 38.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 47 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Female | 20 | 23 | 29 | 40 | 31 | 38 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 26 | 30 | 40 | 16 | 17 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 7 |
| Total | 53 | 59 | 68 | 80 | 78 | 74 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 53 | 56 | 73 | 40 | 23 | 38 | 23 | 8 | 8 |
| White: | 494 | 45.95% |
| Black: | 85 | 7.91% |
| Hispanic:* | 299 | 27.81% |
| Asian: | 21 | 1.95% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 0.93% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.09% |
| Other: | 165 | 15.35% |
| Total: | 1,075 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 473 | 52.15% | 30.9 years |
| Females: | 434 | 47.85% | 38.8 years |
| Total: | 907 | 100% | 34.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 521 | 86.40% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 82 | 13.60% |
| Total Population: | 603 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 521 | 86.40% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 82 | 13.60% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $54,353, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $26,347 (94.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,050. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 77.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.0%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (46.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,006 | $20,795 | $23,264 | $15,714 | $15,410 | $17,898 | $0 | $0 | $32,303 | $37,794 | $40,519 | $0 | $35,463 | $54,353 |
| Median Family Income | $21,118 | $22,045 | $19,750 | $16,250 | $15,410 | $17,898 | $0 | $0 | $65,386 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,631 | $2,499 | $28,542 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,765 | $21,795 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $42,688 | $50,345 | $17,392 | $15,424 | $0 | $12,137 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $29,435 | $16,756 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 295 | 67.05% |
| Unemployed: | 44 | 10.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 101 | 22.95% |
| Total: | 440 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 107 | 36.27% |
| Service: | 138 | 46.78% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 4.07% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 38 | 12.88% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 295 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $168,800, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $110,800 (191.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103,500. The median gross rent is $1,637, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,637. Of occupied housing, owners make up 41.99% (53.95% with a mortgage, 46.05% free-and-clear) and renters 58.01% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 43.26%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $58,000 | $56,600 | $54,000 | $33,800 | $31,800 | $31,800 | $34,300 | $42,100 | $65,300 | $66,600 | $67,700 | $0 | $78,500 | $168,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 38 | 36.19% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 53 | 50.48% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 14 | 13.33% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $616 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,566 | $953 | $1,637 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 41 | 22.65% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 35 | 19.34% |
| Renter Occupied: | 105 | 58.01% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 181 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 181 | 56.74% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 138 | 43.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 319 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 120 | 37.62% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 168 | 52.66% |
| Other Units: | 31 | 9.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 319 | 100% |
In 2024, 33.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 31.10 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (68.00%). College enrollment is 9.33%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 38 | 9.16% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 90 | 21.69% |
| Some college, no degree: | 133 | 32.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 3.37% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 88 | 21.20% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 52 | 12.53% |
| Total: | 415 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 377 | 90.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 140 | 33.73% |
| Private Insurance: | 350 | 54.43% |
| Public Insurance: | 249 | 38.72% |
| No Insurance: | 44 | 6.84% |
| Total: | 643 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 599 | 93.16% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 31.1% | 16.1% | 38.2% | 70.0% | 78.0% | 74.2% | 51.0% | 40.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 34 | 22.67% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 102 | 68.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 14 | 9.33% |
| Total: | 150 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 34 | 22.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 102 | 68.00% |
ZIP Code 29320 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 44 people with an annual payroll of $1,855,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 359Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $514,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,855,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 44Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29320 is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, within the Spartanburg, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43900) and South Carolina's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 284,307 people, about 0.32% of whom live in ZIP Code 29320. It covers 0.618 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Spartanburg, SCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 284,307Source: Census |
| MSA: | Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.618 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1299.3 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4502080Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Arcadia CDP; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29320 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.