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Duncan, SC
Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29334.
Population
4,310
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
651
ZIP codes
1
Duncan and its ZIP codes
Duncan at a glance
- Duncan is about 3.7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,500 a year, 24% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,400 (18% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,032 a month.
Local data for Duncan, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Duncan, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$1,032/mo
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (606), Irish Americans (272), Mexican Americans (159).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Duncan.
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
How people get to work
Duncan, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Duncan, 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
49.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Duncan, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Duncan
1 in or overlapping Duncan. Population shown
Cities near Duncan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LymanTown | 2 mi | 6.7 |
| StartexCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| WellfordCity | 4.4 mi | 4.6 |
| GreerCity | 4.7 mi | 23.5 |
| ReidvilleTown | 4.8 mi | 1.8 |
| FairforestCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Inman MillsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| InmanCity | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| TaylorsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 10.6 |
| ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2 |
| Southern ShopsCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Five ForksCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 7.6 |
| SaxonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| GramlingCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| RoebuckCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Duncan, SC in?
- Duncan is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Duncan, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Duncan include 29334.
- What is the population of Duncan, SC?
- About 4,310 people live in Duncan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Duncan?
- Nearby places include Lyman (2 mi), Startex (3.2 mi), Wellford (4.4 mi), Greer (4.7 mi), Reidville (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023