City

Wellford, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Spartanburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥7,809Population
💰$56,723Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$207,300Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 20.3%Asian: 2.5%Other: 4.8%Race
White64.0%
Hispanic8.1%
Black20.3%
Asian2.5%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma43 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,742 (38.1%)
Some College568 (12.4%)
Associates846 (18.5%)
Bachelors421 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree958 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College12.4%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,723 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$207,300 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,029/mo
Total Housing Units3,444
Vacant Units415

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
65%
About Wellford, SC

Wellford is a city in South Carolina, located in Spartanburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,809 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Wellford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,723 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wellford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,029 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellford is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29385 7,809 $56,723 $207,300 $1,029 4.8% 30.1% 77.1%