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Arcadia, SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29320.

Population

3,426

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,748

ZIP codes

1

Arcadia and its ZIP codes

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Arcadia at a glance

  • Arcadia is about 9.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $55,218 a year, 20% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,800 (55% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,266 a month.

Local data for Arcadia, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arcadia, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,218

Poverty rate

21.3%

Median home value

$116,800

Median rent

$1,266/mo

Homeownership

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

18.6%

Median age

29.4

Average commute

20.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (769), Chinese Americans (320), Irish Americans (210).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Arcadia.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,161

157,484 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,886

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.2B

FY 2026, $6,834 per person

PPP loans

$20.8K

1 loan, 1 job reported

Spartanburg County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Arcadia, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.9%
  • Carpooled9.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.5%

Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arcadia, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

862

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

224

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 32°F

50.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arcadia, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.6%

U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

15.8%

U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.5%

U.S. 11.1% +11.4 pts

ZIP codes in Arcadia

1 in or overlapping Arcadia. Population shown

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Cities near Arcadia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SaxonCensus-designated place1.3 mi2.4
FairforestCensus-designated place1.4 mi2.1
Southern ShopsCensus-designated place1.6 mi3.6
HilltopCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.8
Valley FallsCensus-designated place3.5 mi5.2
SpartanburgCity3.7 mi20.3
WhitneyCensus-designated place4.1 mi3.1
ArkwrightCensus-designated place4.5 mi2.6
DraytonCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.4
RoebuckCensus-designated place5.6 mi4.3
StartexCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.1
Boiling SpringsCensus-designated place5.7 mi6.8
WellfordCity6.1 mi4.6
Ben AvonCensus-designated place6.9 mi1.7
InmanCity7.9 mi1.8
LymanTown8.1 mi6.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arcadia, SC in?
Arcadia is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Arcadia, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Arcadia include 29320.
What is the population of Arcadia, SC?
About 3,426 people live in Arcadia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arcadia?
Nearby places include Saxon (1.3 mi), Fairforest (1.4 mi), Southern Shops (1.6 mi), Hilltop (2.4 mi), Valley Falls (3.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023