City

Cowpens, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Spartanburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥8,720Population
💰$47,025Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$145,500Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 6.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic7.5%
Black6.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty24.3% ▲ 143% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,856 (34.2%)
Some College881 (16.2%)
Associates700 (12.9%)
Bachelors860 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree1,077 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College16.2%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,025 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$145,500 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units3,852
Vacant Units389

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Cowpens, SC

Cowpens is a city in South Carolina, located in Spartanburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,720 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Cowpens is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,025 is below the national average. Approximately 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cowpens is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cowpens is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cowpens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29330 8,720 $47,025 $145,500 $842 2.3% 35.7% 72.5%