| City: | Drayton, South Carolina |
| County: | Spartanburg County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:31 PM |
| Population: | 517 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 821 / 864 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.9675, -81.9064 |
| Land Area: | 0.405 sq mi |
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Drayton is a compact community in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, covering just 0.125 square miles. With 517 residents across 284 households, it's one of the smaller PO Box classified ZIP codes in the state. The post office maintains 484 PO Boxes for this modest population, resulting in an adoption rate of 1.70x. That means the Drayton post office serves not only local residents but also surrounding areas without dedicated postal facilities.
This is a PO Box Only Delivery Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery available despite the presence of limited street delivery infrastructure (3 carrier routes covering 2 streets). Most residents and businesses rely exclusively on PO Boxes for receiving mail and packages.
The community has a notably high renter percentage at 76.4% (217 of 284 occupied housing units are rentals). With a median household income of $56,404 and median rent of $1,419, Drayton sits near the national median for affordability. The population is relatively young, with a median age of 36 years. Educational attainment is above average, with 38.3% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.
Employment data shows significant concentration in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, with 107 workers in this sector. Federal government employment accounts for 42 workers, and accommodation and food services employ another 42 people. The ZIP contains 11 business establishments employing 119 people total.
All mail to Drayton addresses should use the following format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
Drayton, SC 29333Street delivery is not available for this ZIP code.
Only two streets serve the entire ZIP code, with Drayton Rd handling nearly all delivery points.
ZIP Code 29333 has 517 residents and 284 households (average 1.82 persons per household). The median age is 36.0 years, younger than the state (40.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.2%, much higher than the state average of 63.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.8%, much lower than the state average of 25.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 517Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 254Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,276.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 284Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.82Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 515 | 569 | 444 | 412 | 369 | 474 | 450 | 581 | 509 | 416 | 197 | 224 | 227 | 254 |
| Decennial Census | 374 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 517 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36
Male Median Age: 38.5
Female Median Age: 35.3
| 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 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 39 | 26 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 31 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 6 |
| Female | 4 | 17 | 9 | 22 | 26 | 38 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 10 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 45 | 77 | 45 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 39 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 4 | 11 |
| White: | 399 | 77.33% |
| Black: | 56 | 10.85% |
| Hispanic:* | 37 | 7.17% |
| Asian: | 12 | 2.33% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.58% |
| Other: | 7 | 1.36% |
| Total: | 516 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 241 | 46.62% | 38.5 years |
| Females: | 276 | 53.38% | 35.3 years |
| Total: | 517 | 100% | 36.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 254 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 254 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 254 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $22,643 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,125. 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 ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.4%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.9%).
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 | $22,643 | $20,688 | $20,844 | $23,438 | $0 | $0 | $60,375 | $61,429 | $58,125 | $44,350 | $65,556 | $0 | $56,404 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $24,000 | $22,156 | $22,344 | $24,281 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $8,567 | $0 | $9,233 | $0 | $0 | $62,125 | $61,750 | $51,250 | $57,554 | $0 | $0 | $56,404 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,144 | $61,563 | $61,228 | $64,722 | $63,068 | $66,458 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,688 | $31,200 | $31,827 | $0 | $46,008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 156 | 61.42% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 98 | 38.58% |
| Total: | 254 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 56 | 35.90% |
| Service: | 46 | 29.49% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 54 | 34.62% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 156 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $53,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59,400. The median gross rent is $1,430, which is notably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $704 (96.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $655. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.79%, which is considerably 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 | $53,100 | $48,900 | $50,100 | $53,300 | $56,200 | $57,900 | $60,000 | $59,400 | $59,400 | $0 | $2,000,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 100 | 69.44% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 44 | 30.56% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 144 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $726 | $736 | $0 | $705 | $0 | $680 | $723 | $752 | $775 | $845 | $0 | $0 | $1,419 | $1,430 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 144 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 144 | 84.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 15.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 171 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 27 | 15.79% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 144 | 84.21% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 171 | 100% |
In 2024, 34.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 22.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 18.90 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 college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 56 | 35.90% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 46 | 29.49% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 54 | 34.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 156 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 156 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 54 | 34.62% |
| Private Insurance: | 198 | 77.95% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 56 | 22.05% |
| Total: | 254 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 198 | 77.95% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.9% | 31.9% | 18.5% | 21.2% | 23.8% | 16.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 98 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 98 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 29333 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 120 people with an annual payroll of $5,470,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 573Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,287,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,470,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 120Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29333 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 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 29333. It covers 0.405 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: | 0.405 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: | 4520590Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Drayton CDP; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29333 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 March 1, 2026.