Saxon
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Saxon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with 3,896 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hilltop, 1.2 miles NE.
- 3,896residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 1,637 / sq mipopulation density
- 29378main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Saxon
Saxon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,424 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Saxon
- Median household income
- $32,292
- Median home value
- $90,000
- Median rent
- $934/mo
- Median age
- 27.3
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Saxon had 3,896 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,896 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,637 per sq mi (632 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Saxon at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Spartanburg County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,896 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.38 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9611° N, 81.9693° W |
| ZIP codes | 29378, 29320 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4564240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Saxon
- Hilltop1.2 mi NE
- Arcadia1.3 mi W
- Southern Shops1.9 mi NW
- Spartanburg2.7 mi SE
- Fairforest2.9 mi W
- Whitney3.1 mi NE
- Valley Falls3.1 mi N
- Arkwright3.6 mi SE
- Drayton3.9 mi E
- Ben Avon5.7 mi E
- Roebuck5.7 mi S
- Boiling Springs5.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Saxon
What county is Saxon in?
Saxon is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Saxon, SC?
3,896 people lived in Saxon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Saxon, SC?
The main ZIP code is 29378. Other ZIP codes: 29320.
What is the elevation of Saxon?
860 feet (262 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Saxon?
Hilltop (1.2 mi), Arcadia (1.3 mi), Southern Shops (1.9 mi), Spartanburg (2.7 mi), Fairforest (2.9 mi).
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