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Ben Avon, SC
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Population
2,487
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,489
ZIP codes
0
Ben Avon and its ZIP codes
Ben Avon at a glance
- Ben Avon is about 8.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,489, 31% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,300 (18% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,116 a month.
Housing and community stats
Ben Avon, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,489
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$211,300
Median rent
$1,116/mo
Homeownership
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.5%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (148), Irish Americans (141), Mexican Americans (107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Ben Avon.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
How people get to work
Ben Avon, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ben Avon, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ben Avon, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Ben Avon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Camp CroftCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.6 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| DraytonCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| SpartanburgCity | 3.3 mi | 20.3 |
| ArkwrightCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.6 |
| ConverseCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| WhitneyCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.1 |
| CliftonCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| PacoletTown | 5.5 mi | 5.8 |
| SaxonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.4 |
| RoebuckCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.3 |
| ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| CowpensTown | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| PaulineCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Central PacoletTown | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ben Avon, SC in?
- Ben Avon is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Ben Avon, SC?
- About 2,487 people live in Ben Avon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ben Avon?
- Nearby places include Camp Croft (2.1 mi), Glendale (2.3 mi), Drayton (3.1 mi), Spartanburg (3.3 mi), Arkwright (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023