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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 29360 has 21,242 residents and 8,517 households (average 2.43 persons per household). The median age is 41.0 years, about the same as the state (40.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.2%, lower than the state average of 63.4%) and Black or African American (30.0%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1%, 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:	21,242Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	22,066Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	22,564Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	141.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$55,846Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,517Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$151,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.43Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.22Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	20,875	20,438	21,074	20,546	20,049	20,459	20,406	20,651	20,999	21,044	22,143	21,819	22,066
Decennial Census	20,977	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	21,242	--	--	--

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: 41

Male Median Age: 39.3

Female Median Age: 42.8

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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	686	643	765	656	607	599	624	590	595	604	656	658	642	628	545	335	190	146
Female	620	683	684	577	574	707	632	689	642	657	691	797	742	716	626	419	290	327
Total	1,306	1,326	1,449	1,233	1,181	1,306	1,256	1,279	1,237	1,261	1,347	1,455	1,384	1,344	1,171	754	480	473

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	12,582	57.42%
Black:	6,370	29.07%
Hispanic:*	1,717	7.84%
Asian:	93	0.42%
American Indian:	111	0.51%
Hawaiian:	7	0.03%
Other:	1,032	4.71%
Total:	21,912	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,169	47.87%	39.3 years
Females:	11,073	52.13%	42.8 years
Total:	21,242	100%	41.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	20,579	93.26%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	117	0.53%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	273	1.24%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,097	6.21%
Total Population:	22,066	100%
Total Native Population:	20,696	93.79%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,370	6.21%

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 $55,846, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,293 (52.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,279. Family households earn a median of $71,022 versus $33,072 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,950). By gender, male median income is $48,704 and female is $38,630, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,074 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.4%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$36,553	$34,485	$33,056	$34,654	$34,116	$34,248	$37,431	$38,770	$41,567	$42,183	$48,114	$51,456	$55,846
Median Family Income	$45,672	$44,426	$41,434	$42,917	$42,481	$42,009	$43,151	$46,035	$49,722	$50,195	$56,628	$64,368	$71,022
Median NonFamily Income	$21,757	$20,091	$19,814	$19,709	$20,137	$20,735	$22,629	$21,898	$26,179	$25,504	$26,133	$25,736	$33,072
Median Male Income	$42,022	$41,551	$36,871	$36,514	$35,457	$34,375	$35,173	$36,863	$38,645	$37,245	$40,066	$45,814	$48,704
Median Female Income	$31,992	$30,128	$28,953	$31,868	$32,255	$30,934	$34,148	$34,079	$35,189	$34,974	$33,721	$36,219	$38,630

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,256	52.89%
Unemployed:	427	2.44%
Not In Labor Force:	7,819	44.67%
Total:	17,502	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,349	25.38%
Service:	1,830	19.77%
Sales and Office:	1,547	16.71%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,223	13.21%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,307	24.92%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,256	100%

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 $151,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $61,100 (67.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,600. The median gross rent is $808, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $188 (30.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.04% (49.44% with a mortgage, 50.56% free-and-clear) and renters 34.96% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.10%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (13.79%).

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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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$90,400	$88,800	$88,000	$84,000	$85,900	$87,300	$92,800	$97,300	$106,900	$112,600	$121,500	$142,000	$151,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	280	9.57%
$500 to $999:	1,631	55.74%
$1,000 to $1,499:	682	23.31%
$1,500 to $1,999:	18	0.62%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	34	1.16%
$3,000 or more:	14	0.48%
No Rent:	267	9.13%
Total:	2,926	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$620	$615	$625	$618	$615	$632	$658	$689	$735	$746	$768	$787	$808

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,691	32.15%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,752	32.88%
Renter Occupied:	2,926	34.96%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,369	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,369	87.90%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,152	12.10%
Total Housing Units:	9,521	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	6,526	68.54%
Multi-Family Units:	1,281	13.45%
Other Units:	1,714	18.00%
Total Housing Units:	9,521	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 14.60% 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 81.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.66%). College enrollment is 10.57%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,036	6.63%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,790	11.45%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,488	35.10%
Some college, no degree:	3,158	20.20%
Associate's degree:	1,881	12.03%
Bachelor's degree:	1,494	9.56%
Graduate or professional degree:	787	5.03%
Total:	15,634	100%
High school or higher:	12,808	81.92%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,281	14.59%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	11,996	49.05%
Public Insurance:	9,657	39.48%
No Insurance:	2,806	11.47%
Total:	24,459	100%
Has Health Insurance:	21,653	88.53%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	14.7%	16.0%	18.0%	16.6%	17.6%	18.2%	18.3%	17.5%	17.1%	19.4%	18.1%	14.0%	12.5%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	81	1.66%
Kindergarten:	457	9.36%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,474	50.66%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,356	27.76%
College or graduate school:	516	10.57%
Total:	4,884	100%
Early Childhood:	538	11.02%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,287	87.78%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Laurens, South Carolina
County:	Laurens County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:37:24 PM
Population:	21,242 [See All]
Area Codes:	821 / 864
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.4919, -82.0466
Land Area:	150.329 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/29360/zip-code-29360.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,286Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	586Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,562Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,451Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	523Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	410Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$67,071,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$248,876,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,066Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	24860Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	945,301Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	150.329 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.512 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	5268.28 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4540615Source: Census
Place Name:	Laurens city; South CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 29360 in Laurens, SC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 29360

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29360

Sources & References