City

Chesnee, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Spartanburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥15,087Population
💰$59,753Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$187,700Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 7%Black: 5.4%Asian: 2.9%Other: 2.6%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic7.0%
Black5.4%
Asian2.9%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma82 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,469 (37.1%)
Some College1,446 (15.4%)
Associates1,488 (15.9%)
Bachelors1,220 (13%)
Graduate Degree1,656 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College15.4%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,753 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$187,700 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units6,266
Vacant Units626

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Chesnee, SC

Chesnee is a city in South Carolina, located in Spartanburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,087 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Chesnee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,753 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chesnee is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chesnee is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.7%).

Chesnee, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Chesnee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29323 15,087 $59,753 $187,700 $838 5.1% 30.7% 79.0%