Spartanburg
City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Spartanburg is a city in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with 38,732 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 807 ft (246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arkwright, 2.2 miles S.
- 38,732residents (2020 Census)
- 807 ftelevation · 246 m
- 20.4 sq miland area · 52.7 km²
- 1,903 / sq mipopulation density
- 29333main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Spartanburg
Spartanburg, also known as "Sparkle City", is a city in and the county seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The city had a population of 38,732 as of the 2020 census, making it the state's 11th-most populous city. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) groups Spartanburg and Union counties together as the Spartanburg, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Spartanburg is the second-largest city in the greater Greenville–Spartanburg–Anderson, SC Combined Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 1,590,636 in 2023. It is part of a ten-county region of northwestern South Carolina known as "The Upstate", and is 98 miles (158 km) northwest of Columbia, 80 miles (130 km) west of Charlotte, North Carolina, and about 190 miles (310 km) northeast of Atlanta, Georgia.
Spartanburg is the home of Wofford College, Converse University, Spartanburg Community College, and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. The area is home to USC Upstate, Sherman College of Chiropractic, and Spartanburg Methodist College. It is also the site of Denny's corporate headquarters.
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Living in Spartanburg
- Median household income
- $51,964
- Median home value
- $203,700
- Median rent
- $1,099/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Spartanburg had 38,732 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,732 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,903 per sq mi (735 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spartanburg at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Spartanburg County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 38,732 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.36 sq mi (52.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9456° N, 81.9259° W |
| ZIP codes | 29333, 29378 |
| Official website | cityofspartanburg.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4568290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spartanburg
- Arkwright2.2 mi S
- Drayton2.5 mi NE
- Whitney2.6 mi N
- Saxon2.7 mi NW
- Hilltop2.8 mi NW
- Ben Avon3.0 mi E
- Arcadia4.0 mi W
- Camp Croft4.4 mi SE
- Southern Shops4.5 mi NW
- Valley Falls4.9 mi NW
- Glendale5.1 mi E
- Roebuck5.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Spartanburg
What county is Spartanburg in?
Spartanburg is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Spartanburg, SC?
38,732 people lived in Spartanburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spartanburg, SC?
The main ZIP code is 29333. Other ZIP codes: 29378.
What is the elevation of Spartanburg?
807 feet (246 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spartanburg?
Arkwright (2.2 mi), Drayton (2.5 mi), Whitney (2.6 mi), Saxon (2.7 mi), Hilltop (2.8 mi).
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