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Lyman, SC
Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29365, 29385.
Population
6,547
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
981
ZIP codes
2
Lyman and its ZIP codes
Lyman at a glance
- Lyman is about 5.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 89th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $75,653 a year, 9% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $277,600 (7% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
Local data for Lyman, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyman, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,653
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$277,600
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
91.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (579), Irish Americans (565), Mexican Americans (378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Lyman.
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
Lyman, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyman, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyman, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Lyman
2 in or overlapping Lyman. Population shown
Cities near Lyman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DuncanTown | 2 mi | 6.6 |
| WellfordCity | 2.7 mi | 4.6 |
| StartexCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| GreerCity | 5.1 mi | 23.5 |
| Inman MillsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| InmanCity | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| ReidvilleTown | 6.6 mi | 1.8 |
| FairforestCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.1 |
| ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| Southern ShopsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.6 |
| GramlingCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| SaxonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.4 |
| TaylorsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 10.6 |
| Valley FallsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Boiling SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyman, SC in?
- Lyman is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Lyman, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lyman include 29365, 29385.
- What is the population of Lyman, SC?
- About 6,547 people live in Lyman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyman?
- Nearby places include Duncan (2 mi), Wellford (2.7 mi), Startex (3.4 mi), Greer (5.1 mi), Inman Mills (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023