| City: | Glendale, South Carolina |
| County: | Spartanburg County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:38 PM |
| Population: | 244 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 821 / 864 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.9447, -81.8375 |
| Land Area: | 0.202 sq mi |
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Glendale is a compact rural community in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, covering just 0.20 square miles. With a population of 244 residents and 97 households, it's classified as a PO Box Only Zone. That means there's no alternative mail delivery across the community's territory.
The Glendale post office maintains 147 PO Boxes serving a wider area than just the immediate village. With 1.5 boxes per local household, the post office serves surrounding rural areas beyond the small cluster of homes within Glendale itself. Rural carrier routes reach some addresses, but PO Boxes remain the primary mail access method.
The community has a median age of 38 years and consists primarily of owner-occupied homes (63% of occupied housing). Historic housing stock defines the area, with 57% of homes built before 1939. Street names like Broadway Street, Church Street, and Glendale Avenue suggest an older mill village layout. Per capita income stands at $17,969, and median home values are $93,800.
Mail to Glendale should use the PO Box format: PO Box [number], Glendale, SC 29346. Limited rural route delivery serves some addresses, but PO Boxes provide reliable access for most residents and those in surrounding areas.
Street names like Broadway, Church, and Glendale Avenue reflect the community's historic mill village character.
ZIP Code 29346 has 244 residents and 97 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 38.0 years, slightly younger than the state (40.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.4% male and 40.6% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.7%, much higher than the state average of 63.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (7.0%, much lower than the state average of 25.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 244Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 211Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,207.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $30,673Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 97Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $116,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 104 | 102 | 134 | 159 | 175 | 161 | 175 | 293 | 293 | 312 | 275 | 254 | 173 | 211 |
| Decennial Census | 307 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 244 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38
Male Median Age: 33.9
Female Median Age: 43.8
| 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 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Total | 9 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 28 | 6 | 8 | 36 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| White: | 214 | 88.80% |
| Black: | 17 | 7.05% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 2.49% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 1.66% |
| Total: | 241 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 145 | 59.43% | 33.9 years |
| Females: | 99 | 40.57% | 43.8 years |
| Total: | 244 | 100% | 38.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 168 | 79.62% |
| 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: | 43 | 20.38% |
| Total Population: | 211 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 168 | 79.62% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 43 | 20.38% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $30,673, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is down $31,983 (51.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,244. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $22,895 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,895). By gender, male median income is $26,932 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $26,932 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.8%, which is below 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 Natural resources (43.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,656 | $14,135 | $14,297 | $15,667 | $29,500 | $36,513 | $36,193 | $49,250 | $52,917 | $39,333 | $45,625 | $47,917 | $0 | $30,673 |
| Median Family Income | $63,594 | $34,500 | $29,821 | $29,000 | $32,708 | $45,938 | $36,250 | $51,500 | $53,583 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,063 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $13,365 | $0 | $11,842 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,359 | $38,333 | $33,250 | $22,361 | $21,667 | $21,458 | $22,895 |
| Median Male Income | $62,656 | $63,214 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,719 | $41,797 | $40,647 | $42,625 | $34,250 | $37,000 | $39,531 | $0 | $26,932 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,056 | $31,964 | $24,850 | $24,432 | $38,083 | $27,174 | $29,605 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 104 | 56.83% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 79 | 43.17% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5 | 4.81% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 27 | 25.96% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 45 | 43.27% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 25.96% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 104 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $116,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $30,900 (36.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $733. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.15% (54.76% with a mortgage, 45.24% free-and-clear) and renters 40.85% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $85,800 | $203,600 | $83,800 | $81,300 | $74,200 | $73,600 | $73,900 | $77,100 | $76,200 | $81,000 | $83,200 | $94,600 | $93,800 | $116,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 9 | 31.03% |
| $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: | 20 | 68.97% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $484 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $678 | $733 | $0 | $1,275 | $1,385 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 23 | 32.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 19 | 26.76% |
| Renter Occupied: | 29 | 40.85% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 71 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 71 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 71 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.40% 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 73.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 28.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 23.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 33.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 24.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 43.20 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 college (36.92%). College enrollment is 36.92%, 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: | 7 | 5.34% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 28 | 21.37% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 26 | 19.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 59 | 45.04% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 8.40% |
| Total: | 131 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 96 | 73.28% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 8.40% |
| Private Insurance: | 50 | 21.74% |
| Public Insurance: | 119 | 51.74% |
| No Insurance: | 61 | 26.52% |
| Total: | 230 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 169 | 73.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 34.8% | 40.5% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 26.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 16.4% | 36.4% | 36.1% | 39.4% | 59.6% | 33.3% |
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: | 14 | 21.54% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 21.54% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 20.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 24 | 36.92% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 21.54% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 41 | 63.08% |
ZIP Code 29346 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $164,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 158Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $45,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $164,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29346 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 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 29346. It covers 0.202 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: | 0.202 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: | 4529275Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Glendale CDP; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29346 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.