| ZIP Code | 29360 |
|---|---|
| City | Laurens |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Laurens County |
| Area Code | 821/864 |
| Elevation | 671 ft |
| Latitude | 34.488003 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.045762 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.4% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 411 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,505 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 2,686 (19.7%) |
| Associates | 1,874 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,881 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,264 (16.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,846 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,500 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $808/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,521 |
| Vacant Units | 1,152 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,521 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,152 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 29360 is located in Laurens, South Carolina, within Laurens County. With a population of 22,066, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 29360 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,846 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29360 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $808 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 29360 is majority White (61.11%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29360 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 29360 in Laurens, SC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,066 residents, a median household income of $55,846, and a median home value of $151,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.