COUNTY REPORT SC

Spartanburg County, South Carolina

36 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Spartanburg County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Across all 36 ZIP codes in Spartanburg County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Spartanburg County Compares

Spartanburg County79/100
South Carolina avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Spartanburg County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
36
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

Spartanburg County scores 1 points below the South Carolina state average (80/100) and 6 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
36
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29301 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29376 (66/100)
$207K
Median Home Value
$1,283
Avg Remediation (62% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 13.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $871, driven primarily by flood

60.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1980
Median Build Year
60.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
39%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $871

Flood $482/yr
Energy Code Gap $309/yr
Water Infrastructure $171/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

123,423 housing units in Spartanburg County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 31%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Spartanburg County

$207K
Median Home Value
$1,283
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Spartanburg County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Spartanburg County residents

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Spartanburg County

8 community water systems serving Spartanburg County.

Show all 8 water systems

12 total water systems serve Spartanburg County.

Systems with the most violations in Spartanburg County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Spartanburg County

36 ZIP codes tracked in Spartanburg County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 29301 Spartanburg 83 B 1 (1 health) $201K
2 29303 Spartanburg 83 B 1 (1 health) $144K
3 29306 Spartanburg 83 B 1 (1 health) $159K
4 29307 Spartanburg 83 B 3 (3 health) $208K
5 29316 Boiling Springs 83 B 1 (1 health) $228K
6 29320 Arcadia 83 B 1 (1 health) $79K
7 29322 Campobello 83 B 1 (1 health) $232K
8 29324 Clifton 83 B 1 (1 health)
9 29329 Converse 83 B 1 (1 health)
10 29333 Drayton 83 B 1 (1 health)
11 29346 Glendale 83 B 1 (1 health) $94K
12 29349 Inman 83 B 1 (1 health) $233K
13 29365 Lyman 83 B 1 (1 health) $231K
14 29368 Mayo 83 B 0
15 29378 Una 83 B 1 (1 health)
16 29385 Wellford 83 B 1 (1 health) $207K
17 29302 Spartanburg 82 B 2 (1 health) $264K
18 29372 Pacolet 82 B 2 (1 health) $101K
19 29323 Chesnee 66 C 3 (3 health) $188K
20 29330 Cowpens 66 C 3 (3 health) $146K
21 29335 Enoree 66 C 1 $121K
22 29369 Moore 66 C 1 (1 health) $234K
23 29374 Pauline 66 C 2 (1 health) $207K
24 29376 Roebuck 66 C 2 (1 health) $220K
25 29304 Spartanburg
26 29305 Spartanburg
27 29319 Spartanburg
28 29331 Cross Anchor 1 $93K
29 29334 Duncan 0 $267K
30 29336 Fairforest
31 29338 Fingerville
32 29348 Gramling
33 29373 Pacolet Mills 1 (1 health)
34 29375 Reidville $242K
35 29377 Startex 0 $10K
36 29386 White Stone

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Overview

Spartanburg County in South Carolina covers 36 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 24 scored records.

25 of 28 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 36 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 36 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Spartanburg County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Spartanburg County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $871 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Spartanburg County?
The median home build year in Spartanburg County is 1980. 60.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Spartanburg County compare to South Carolina?
Spartanburg County has an average Home Safety Score of 79/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the South Carolina state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Spartanburg County, SC: HSS 79/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/spartanburg/
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Page version: August 2026.

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