| City: | Converse, South Carolina |
| County: | Spartanburg County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:27 PM |
| Population: | 283 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 821 / 864 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.9918, -81.8353 |
| Land Area: | 0.307 sq mi |
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Converse is a small community in Spartanburg County with 283 residents and 119 households. The post office maintains 181 PO Boxes for the area, serving both local residents and people from surrounding communities without carrier delivery. That adoption rate of 1.52 boxes per household indicates the post office's service extends beyond the immediate town.
This is a PO Box-only ZIP code where carrier delivery isn't available within 29329 itself. The community is served by two rural carrier routes covering about 0.18 square miles. Main Street anchors the local address system with four ZIP+4 records, followed by Oakland Street with three. The median age is 41.6 years, and the median household income sits at $37,019. Most homes were built before recent decades, with the area maintaining its small-town character over time.
The street names follow traditional small-town patterns, with Main Street serving as the primary thoroughfare. Names like Oakland, High, and Wall suggest an established community layout, while Tram and Railroad Streets hint at the area's historical transportation connections.
ZIP Code 29329 has 283 residents and 119 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 41.6 years, slightly older than the state (40.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.1%, much higher than the state average of 63.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 283Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 348Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 921.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $35,972Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 119Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $131,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 149 | 215 | 199 | 205 | 207 | 242 | 175 | 247 | 250 | 214 | 171 | 106 | 293 | 348 |
| Decennial Census | 278 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 283 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.6
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 44.5
| 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 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 15 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 27 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| White: | 238 | 85.30% |
| Black: | 12 | 4.30% |
| Hispanic:* | 16 | 5.73% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.72% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 11 | 3.94% |
| Total: | 279 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 135 | 47.70% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 148 | 52.30% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 283 | 100% | 41.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 300 | 86.21% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 40 | 11.49% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 8 | 2.30% |
| Total Population: | 348 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 340 | 97.70% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 2.30% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $35,972, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $18,669 (107.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,972. Family households earn a median of $34,545 versus $38,221 for nonfamily households (a difference of $3,676). By gender, male median income is $76,094 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $76,094 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 39.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 29.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $17,303 | $21,307 | $20,724 | $21,705 | $21,458 | $20,815 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,616 | $33,000 | $37,019 | $35,972 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $45,089 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,639 | $57,578 | $60,709 | $63,616 | $32,750 | $35,577 | $34,545 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,921 | $15,882 | $15,089 | $16,250 | $16,250 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,221 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $21,761 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,196 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,857 | $76,094 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $32,857 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,167 | $43,500 | $47,837 | $50,446 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 63 | 27.88% |
| Unemployed: | 26 | 11.50% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 137 | 60.62% |
| Total: | 226 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 25 | 39.68% |
| Service: | 22 | 34.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 8 | 12.70% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 12.70% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 63 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $131,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $50,600 (62.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $97,500. The median gross rent is $1,077, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,077. Of occupied housing, owners make up 34.65% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 65.35% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.85%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,700 | $81,700 | $58,600 | $38,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,800 | $33,400 | $33,300 | $0 | $0 | $131,300 |
| Less than $500: | 9 | 10.84% |
| $500 to $999: | 22 | 26.51% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 34 | 40.96% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 18 | 21.69% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $630 | $630 | $630 | $619 | $0 | $0 | $1,577 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,077 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 44 | 34.65% |
| Renter Occupied: | 83 | 65.35% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 66.15% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 65 | 33.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 192 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 129 | 67.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 63 | 32.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 192 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 23.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 11.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 64.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 19.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 10.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (65.43%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 18 | 7.96% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 136 | 60.18% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 48 | 21.24% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 10.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 226 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 208 | 92.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 10.62% |
| Private Insurance: | 41 | 11.78% |
| Public Insurance: | 224 | 64.37% |
| No Insurance: | 83 | 23.85% |
| Total: | 348 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 265 | 76.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 28.1% | 13.5% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 10.9% | 29.4% | 10.8% | 19.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 28 | 34.57% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 53 | 65.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 28 | 34.57% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 81 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 29329 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 651Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29329 is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, within the Spartanburg, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43900) and South Carolina's 4th and 5th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 284,307 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 29329. It covers 0.307 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.011 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: | 0.307 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.011 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04,05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1299.3, 5505.54 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4516360Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Converse CDP; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29329 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.