South Carolina · City Profile

Gaffney, SC

ZIP codes
3
Population
40,772
Median income
$45,364
Median home value
$129,800

Gaffney sits in Cherokee, South Carolina, and is covered by 3 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 40,772 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Gaffney has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $129,800 and median asking rent runs around $822 per month. Median household income hovers around $45,364. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Gaffney

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
29340 Cherokee 20,745 $40,242 $98,900
29341 Cherokee 20,027 $50,487 $160,700
29342 Cherokee 0

Thinking about relocating to Gaffney?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $129,800, and median rent is $822. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.