| City: | Lockhart, South Carolina |
| County: | Union County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:44 PM |
| Population: | 462 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 821 / 864 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.7863, -81.4637 |
| Land Area: | 0.796 sq mi |
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Lockhart is a small South Carolina community where 462 people rely on PO Box delivery. The post office maintains 225 boxes, serving not just local residents but customers from surrounding areas as well. With an adoption rate of 1.10, about 10% more people use boxes here than local household counts would suggest.
The ZIP spans just 0.19 square miles in Union County. While classified as PO Box only, the area does have limited street delivery through two rural carrier routes serving River Street, North 1st Street, and South 2nd Street. Most of the 204 households depend on post office boxes for their mail. Median household income sits at $22,500, with a median home value of $22,400.
The three streets show a modest numbered grid pattern (1st and 2nd Streets) combined with a geographic reference (River Street), typical of small Southern mill towns or crossroads communities built along waterways.
ZIP Code 29364 has 462 residents and 204 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 41.8 years, slightly older than the state (40.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.1%, much higher than the state average of 63.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (3.0%, much lower than the state average of 25.0% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 462Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 553Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 580.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $25,089Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 204Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $22,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.26Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 640 | 575 | 590 | 643 | 656 | 690 | 682 | 578 | 441 | 500 | 622 | 557 | 525 | 553 |
| Decennial Census | 592 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 462 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.8
Male Median Age: 41.3
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 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 5 |
| Female | 10 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Total | 18 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 36 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 36 | 27 | 44 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 13 | 13 |
| White: | 398 | 93.87% |
| Black: | 14 | 3.30% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 1.42% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 1.42% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 424 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 225 | 48.70% | 41.3 years |
| Females: | 237 | 51.30% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 462 | 100% | 41.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 547 | 98.92% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 0.72% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.36% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.36% |
| Total Population: | 553 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 551 | 99.64% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.36% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $25,089, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $8,114 (24.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,026. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $16,058 for nonfamily households (a difference of $16,058). By gender, male median income is $42,262 and female is $37,917, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,345 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 40.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,203 | $35,000 | $37,500 | $36,797 | $26,607 | $31,250 | $28,125 | $28,571 | $24,063 | $30,000 | $23,917 | $23,681 | $22,500 | $25,089 |
| Median Family Income | $35,917 | $36,667 | $38,095 | $39,663 | $37,639 | $36,023 | $34,792 | $37,917 | $33,235 | $37,500 | $24,917 | $27,917 | $27,115 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,708 | $19,643 | $35,938 | $15,682 | $14,526 | $13,990 | $14,259 | $14,750 | $17,697 | $20,156 | $21,071 | $19,500 | $16,346 | $16,058 |
| Median Male Income | $41,207 | $40,750 | $43,158 | $45,625 | $0 | $44,196 | $47,045 | $55,313 | $45,625 | $53,068 | $57,308 | $61,250 | $63,333 | $42,262 |
| Median Female Income | $26,827 | $26,591 | $37,917 | $28,056 | $0 | $20,750 | $28,214 | $27,083 | $31,750 | $24,861 | $28,393 | $27,404 | $29,234 | $37,917 |
| Employed: | 178 | 37.32% |
| Unemployed: | 14 | 2.94% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 285 | 59.75% |
| Total: | 477 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 65 | 36.52% |
| Service: | 36 | 20.22% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 11.80% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 4.49% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 48 | 26.97% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 178 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $22,900, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is down $10,700 (31.85%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,200. The median gross rent is $1,069, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $368 (52.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $425. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.09% (13.90% with a mortgage, 86.10% free-and-clear) and renters 18.91% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.58%, 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 | $33,600 | $33,800 | $28,800 | $29,900 | $27,400 | $29,800 | $40,500 | $42,100 | $41,100 | $43,100 | $27,000 | $22,400 | $22,400 | $22,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 13.46% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 19.23% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 2 | 3.85% |
| No Rent: | 33 | 63.46% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $701 | $714 | $750 | $692 | $768 | $695 | $723 | $723 | $644 | $688 | $780 | $788 | $744 | $1,069 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 11.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 192 | 69.82% |
| Renter Occupied: | 52 | 18.91% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 275 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 275 | 88.42% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 36 | 11.58% |
| Total Housing Units: | 311 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 311 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 311 | 100% |
In 2024, 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 84.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 45.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 52.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 39.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 30.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 20.30 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 (55.71%). College enrollment is 2.86%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 6 | 1.35% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 62 | 13.93% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 219 | 49.21% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 11.24% |
| Associate's degree: | 43 | 9.66% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 60 | 13.48% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 1.12% |
| Total: | 445 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 377 | 84.72% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 65 | 14.61% |
| Private Insurance: | 251 | 42.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 290 | 48.74% |
| No Insurance: | 54 | 9.08% |
| Total: | 595 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 541 | 90.92% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.3% | 10.8% | 21.1% | 19.4% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 21.8% | 21.8% | 11.6% | 36.3% | 41.4% | 42.1% | 39.7% |
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: | 12 | 17.14% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 39 | 55.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 24.29% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 2.86% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 12 | 17.14% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 68 | 97.14% |
ZIP Code 29364 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: | 541Source: 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 29364 is located in Union County, South Carolina, within the Spartanburg, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43900) and South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 284,307 people, about 0.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 29364. It covers 0.796 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.137 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: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.796 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.137 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: | 4542190Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lockhart town; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29364 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.