ZIP Code 29340 in Gaffney, SC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Gaffney, South Carolina
County:Cherokee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:36:58 PM
Population:20,695 [See All]
Area Codes:821 / 864
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.9787, -81.6083
Land Area:163.381 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 29340 has 20,695 residents and 7,945 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 39.6 years, about the same as the state (40.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (22.7%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:20,695Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:21,394Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:21,536Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:126.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$42,359Source: Census ACS
Households:7,945Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$110,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.35Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--20,09920,56720,97421,44022,36723,04322,38821,04620,41120,32720,54920,74521,394
Decennial Census20,763------------------20,695------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 39.6

Male Median Age: 38.1

Female Median Age: 41.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male597658712800759654550561597622655644672574494288162110
Female572574708740725637577613580701732672695632542408239239
Total1,1691,2321,4201,5401,4841,2911,1271,1741,1771,3231,3871,3161,3671,2061,036696401349
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:14,25569.02%
Black:4,69622.74%
Hispanic:*9534.61%
Asian:520.25%
American Indian:710.34%
Hawaiian:90.04%
Other:6182.99%
Total:20,654100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10,10948.85%38.1 years
Females:10,58651.15%41.3 years
Total:20,695100%39.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:20,83797.40%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:780.36%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1930.90%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2862.24%
Total Population:21,394100%
Total Native Population:20,91597.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:4792.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $42,359, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,335 (36.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,797. Family households earn a median of $62,181 versus $23,953 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,228). By gender, male median income is $45,820 and female is $38,850, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,970 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (24.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$31,024$29,044$30,230$31,053$31,798$32,213$33,011$35,054$34,562$36,304$36,702$40,242$42,359
Median Family Income$43,128$36,962$36,625$40,591$42,992$42,109$47,630$47,904$48,176$53,671$57,745$59,367$62,181
Median NonFamily Income$18,173$16,663$19,120$19,637$20,077$20,343$21,366$21,406$21,022$20,243$22,639$22,786$23,953
Median Male Income$38,548$37,105$36,984$37,571$38,128$34,303$34,152$34,571$34,885$33,455$40,622$41,369$45,820
Median Female Income$26,458$26,032$26,752$29,639$29,597$28,460$29,838$30,262$30,373$31,822$34,681$37,728$38,850
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:9,08452.19%
Unemployed:4322.48%
Not In Labor Force:7,89045.33%
Total:17,406100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,20624.28%
Service:1,93321.28%
Sales and Office:1,70818.80%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,11712.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,12023.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:9,084100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $110,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $33,700 (44.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,000. The median gross rent is $773, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $253 (48.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $132. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.21% (41.75% with a mortgage, 58.25% free-and-clear) and renters 25.79% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.49%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$76,300$74,500$74,100$73,100$76,500$78,100$82,700$83,100$88,000$82,200$86,800$98,900$110,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:51323.52%
$500 to $999:91942.14%
$1,000 to $1,499:34515.82%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:50.23%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:39918.29%
Total:2,181100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$520$543$549$651$616$627$631$624$641$629$684$777$773
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,62030.98%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,65543.22%
Renter Occupied:2,18125.79%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,456100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,45685.51%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,43314.49%
Total Housing Units:9,889100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6,58266.56%
Multi-Family Units:1,19112.04%
Other Units:2,11621.40%
Total Housing Units:9,889100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 11.60% 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 83.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 17.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.07%). College enrollment is 29.66%, which is on par with the state rate (24.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7885.43%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,59711.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,16242.44%
Some college, no degree:2,91420.07%
Associate's degree:1,3699.43%
Bachelor's degree:9916.83%
Graduate or professional degree:6984.81%
Total:14,519100%
High school or higher:12,13483.57%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,68911.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:12,15351.46%
Public Insurance:9,31139.42%
No Insurance:2,1549.12%
Total:23,618100%
Has Health Insurance:21,46490.88%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty17.8%21.6%20.9%19.1%20.1%19.5%16.3%14.8%13.6%10.6%14.7%16.7%17.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1052.04%
Kindergarten:2504.85%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,06740.07%
High school (grades 9-12):1,20623.38%
College or graduate school:1,53029.66%
Total:5,158100%
Early Childhood:3556.88%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,52368.30%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29340 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 273 business establishments, employing about 4,256 people with an annual payroll of $166,763,000. USPS data shows 8,684 residential mailboxes and 422 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:8,684Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:422Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:9,152Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,146Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:273Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$42,825,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$166,763,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:4,256Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29340 is located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, within the Gaffney, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23500) and South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 56,299 people, about 36.76% of whom live in ZIP Code 29340. It covers 163.381 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.002 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Gaffney, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:23500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:56,299Source: Census
MSA:Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC MSASource: Census
Land Area:163.381 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.002 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5505.54 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4528060Source: Census
Place Name:Gaffney city; South CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29341 | | 29338

Schools in ZIP Code 29340


ZIP Code 29340 is in the Cherokee County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Alma Elementary 213 Alma Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
District: Cherokee County School District
Corinth Elementary 128 Corinth Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
District: Cherokee County School District
Draytonville Elementary 2373 Wilkinsville Highway
Gaffney, SC 29340
District: Cherokee County School District
Mary Bramlett Elementary 301 Spruce Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
District: Cherokee County School District
Goucher Elementary 604 Goucher School Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
District: Cherokee County School District
John E. Ewing Middle 171 East Junior High Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
District: Cherokee County School District
Gaffney Middle 805 East Frederick Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
District: Cherokee County School District
Cherokee Charter School 3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
The Village School 200 N Limestone St
Gaffney, SC 29340
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29340


Limestone University 1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
Type: Post Secondary
Converse University 580 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006
Type: Post Secondary
University Of South Carolina-Union 309 East Academy St
Union, SC 29379-0729
Type: Post Secondary
Wofford College 429 N Church St
Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663
Type: Post Secondary
Gardner-Webb University Main St
Boiling Springs, NC 28017-0997
Type: Post Secondary
University Of South Carolina-Upstate 800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303-4999
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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