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Valley Falls, SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29303, 29316.

Population

8,239

Land area

5.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,589

ZIP codes

2

Valley Falls and its ZIP codes

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Valley Falls at a glance

  • Valley Falls is about 9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 76th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
  • The median household income is $55,661, 20% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $256,600 and median rent is $1,021 a month.

Local data for Valley Falls, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Valley Falls, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,661

Poverty rate

22.2%

Median home value

$256,600

Median rent

$1,021/mo

Homeownership

50.5%

Bachelor's or higher

20.5%

Median age

27.0

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (774), Mexican Americans (456), Ukrainian Americans (353).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

PPP loans

$81.1M

839 loans, 8,504 jobs reported

Spartanburg County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone79.0%
  • Carpooled11.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Valley Falls, 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

89° / 27°F

51.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Valley Falls, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

12.7%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

13.3%

U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts

ZIP codes in Valley Falls

2 in or overlapping Valley Falls. Population shown

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Cities near Valley Falls

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Southern ShopsCensus-designated place2.3 mi3.6
HilltopCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.8
Boiling SpringsCensus-designated place2.4 mi6.8
WhitneyCensus-designated place3 mi3.1
SaxonCensus-designated place3 mi2.4
ArcadiaCensus-designated place3.5 mi2
DraytonCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.4
FairforestCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.1
SpartanburgCity5.1 mi20.3
ArkwrightCensus-designated place6.7 mi2.6
ConverseCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.7
Ben AvonCensus-designated place7.3 mi1.7
InmanCity7.3 mi1.8
WellfordCity7.5 mi4.6
Inman MillsCensus-designated place8.3 mi1.1
MayoCensus-designated place8.4 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Valley Falls, SC in?
Valley Falls is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Valley Falls, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Valley Falls include 29303, 29316.
What is the population of Valley Falls, SC?
About 8,239 people live in Valley Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Valley Falls?
Nearby places include Southern Shops (2.3 mi), Hilltop (2.4 mi), Boiling Springs (2.4 mi), Whitney (3 mi), Saxon (3 mi).

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

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