ZIP Code 29340 - Gaffney South Carolina

29340 Overview

ZIP Code 29340 is located in Gaffney South Carolina. Portions of 29340 are also in East Gaffney. 29340 is entirely within Cherokee County. Regionally, 29340 is located in Upstate South Carolina.

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ZIP Code 29340 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameGaffney
Primary CountyCherokee County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)20,745
Area Code(s)864
Current Time
EST

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29340 Demographics

29340 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in South Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29340 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29340 is White. The current unemployment level in 29340 is 4.5%.

Population20,745
Population Growth Rate-8.21%
Population Density127 People per Square Mile
Total Households7,772
Percentage High Income Households0.6%
Median Household Income (2021)$36,702
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$722,740
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.5%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 73.98%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 62.67%

29340 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White14,91273.98%
Black4,83023.96%
Hispanic3661.82%
Asian390.19%
Native American90.04%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

29340 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,92964.64%
Black82727.71%
Hispanic2016.74%
Asian220.74%
Native American10.03%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander40.13%

29340 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College7227.38%
Bachelor Degree1,14211.67%
High School Diploma4,06441.52%
No High School Diploma3233.3%
GED or Alternate1,06510.88%
1 or More Years of College1,52215.55%
Associates Degree6126.25%
Masters Degree2412.46%
Professional Degree780.8%
Doctorate Degree200.2%

29340 Geography

Coordinates34.98311615,-81.59396362
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 29340
RegionUpstate South Carolina
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaGaffney, SC
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area164 Square Miles

29340 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7b: 5F to 10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion45i - Kings Mountain

29340 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)28303744546267665946373147
Avg Max Temp (°F)51566472798589878273635471
Avg Precip (In.)4.744.075.13.34.294.023.984.343.954.043.653.8649.34

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