City

Pacolet, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Spartanburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,440Population
💰$52,613Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$101,100Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 16%Other: 2%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic3.1%
Black16.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma79 (3.4%)
HS Graduate905 (38.6%)
Some College374 (15.9%)
Associates283 (12.1%)
Bachelors259 (11%)
Graduate Degree445 (19%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College15.9%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,613 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$101,100 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units2,127
Vacant Units464

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Pacolet, SC

Pacolet is a city in South Carolina, located in Spartanburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,440 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Pacolet is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,613 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pacolet is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pacolet is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pacolet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29372 3,440 $52,613 $101,100 $786 2.4% 30.0% 84.0%