Hilltop
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Hilltop is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with 3,273 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saxon, 1.2 miles SW.
- 3,273residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 1,794 / sq mipopulation density
- 29378main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Hilltop
Hilltop is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) adjacent to the city of Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 3,273.
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Living in Hilltop
- Median household income
- $37,444
- Median home value
- $125,800
- Median rent
- $1,160/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Hilltop had 3,273 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,273 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,794 per sq mi (693 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hilltop at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Spartanburg County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,273 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.82 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9755° N, 81.9585° W |
| ZIP codes | 29378, 29303 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4533977 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hilltop
- Saxon1.2 mi SW
- Southern Shops1.9 mi W
- Whitney2.1 mi E
- Arcadia2.2 mi SW
- Valley Falls2.2 mi N
- Spartanburg2.8 mi SE
- Drayton3.2 mi E
- Fairforest3.9 mi SW
- Arkwright4.3 mi S
- Boiling Springs4.9 mi N
- Ben Avon5.5 mi SE
- Roebuck6.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop
What county is Hilltop in?
Hilltop is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Hilltop, SC?
3,273 people lived in Hilltop at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hilltop, SC?
The main ZIP code is 29378. Other ZIP codes: 29303.
What is the elevation of Hilltop?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hilltop?
Saxon (1.2 mi), Southern Shops (1.9 mi), Whitney (2.1 mi), Arcadia (2.2 mi), Valley Falls (2.2 mi).
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