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Drayton, SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29333.

Population

1,452

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,035

ZIP codes

1

Drayton and its ZIP codes

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Drayton at a glance

  • Drayton is about 5.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $77,813 a year, 12% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,300 (49% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,438 a month.

Local data for Drayton, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Drayton, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$77,813

Poverty rate

27.1%

Median home value

$131,300

Median rent

$1,438/mo

Homeownership

62.9%

Bachelor's or higher

8.2%

Median age

30.3

Average commute

26.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (88), German Americans (64), Italian Americans (63).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$2.24B

FY 2026, $6,834 per person

PPP loans

$2.64M

18 loans, 590 jobs reported

Spartanburg County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.2%
  • Carpooled18.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Drayton, 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 Drayton, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

15.7%

U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.8%

U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts

ZIP codes in Drayton

1 in or overlapping Drayton. Population shown

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Cities near Drayton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WhitneyCensus-designated place1.5 mi3.1
SpartanburgCity3.1 mi20.3
Ben AvonCensus-designated place3.1 mi1.7
HilltopCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.8
ConverseCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.7
SaxonCensus-designated place4.1 mi2.4
GlendaleCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.2
Valley FallsCensus-designated place4.4 mi5.2
CliftonCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.1
ArkwrightCensus-designated place4.8 mi2.6
Camp CroftCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.6
ArcadiaCensus-designated place5.4 mi2
Southern ShopsCensus-designated place5.4 mi3.6
CowpensTown6.2 mi2.3
Boiling SpringsCensus-designated place6.3 mi6.8
FairforestCensus-designated place6.8 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Drayton, SC in?
Drayton is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Drayton, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Drayton include 29333.
What is the population of Drayton, SC?
About 1,452 people live in Drayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Drayton?
Nearby places include Whitney (1.5 mi), Spartanburg (3.1 mi), Ben Avon (3.1 mi), Hilltop (3.2 mi), Converse (3.4 mi).

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