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Hilltop, SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Population

2,950

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,617

ZIP codes

0

Hilltop and its ZIP codes

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Hilltop at a glance

  • Hilltop is about 9.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $37,444, 46% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,800 (51% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,160 a month.

Local data for Hilltop, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hilltop, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$37,444

Poverty rate

17.0%

Median home value

$125,800

Median rent

$1,160/mo

Homeownership

44.6%

Bachelor's or higher

8.9%

Median age

35.0

Average commute

26.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (344), Irish Americans (149), Scottish Americans (98).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

Spartanburg County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.3%
  • Carpooled24.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home4.6%

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

Environment and hazard risk

Hilltop, 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 Hilltop, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.6%

U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts

Diabetes

16.5%

U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts

Smoking

17.6%

U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.9%

U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts

Cities near Hilltop

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SaxonCensus-designated place1.1 mi2.4
WhitneyCensus-designated place1.8 mi3.1
Southern ShopsCensus-designated place2.3 mi3.6
ArcadiaCensus-designated place2.4 mi2
Valley FallsCensus-designated place2.4 mi5.2
SpartanburgCity2.8 mi20.3
DraytonCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.4
FairforestCensus-designated place3.8 mi2.1
ArkwrightCensus-designated place4.3 mi2.6
Boiling SpringsCensus-designated place4.8 mi6.8
Ben AvonCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.7
RoebuckCensus-designated place6.4 mi4.3
ConverseCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.7
GlendaleCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.2
Camp CroftCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.6
CliftonCensus-designated place7.7 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hilltop, SC in?
Hilltop is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Hilltop, SC?
About 2,950 people live in Hilltop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hilltop?
Nearby places include Saxon (1.1 mi), Whitney (1.8 mi), Southern Shops (2.3 mi), Arcadia (2.4 mi), Valley Falls (2.4 mi).

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