3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 293xxSpartanburg, SC area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 293 changed +3.2% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.8% for South Carolina and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 29301–29388. Most of its 2010 population lived in Spartanburg County (68%), Laurens County (12%), Cherokee County (12%). Communities in the region include Gaffney, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Boiling Springs. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +3.2%
- 5-year change
- +54.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +248%
- National rank (1 year)
- 512th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 293 vs South Carolina and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 293: 348.3
- South Carolina: 397.2
- Spartanburg, SC metro: 346.7
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 293 | SC | U.S. | Gap vs SC | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.2% | +3.8% | +3.0% | −0.6 pts | +0.2 pts |
| 3 years | +16.5% | +16.6% | +12.9% | −0.0 pts | +3.7 pts |
| 5 years | +54.1% | +54.9% | +41.3% | −0.8 pts | +12.8 pts |
| 10 years | +123% | +114% | +93.3% | +8.4 pts | +29.2 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +248% | +297% | +292% | −48.8 pts | −43.3 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 293 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +243% | $1,029,864 |
| Q2 2000 | +178% | $835,452 |
| Q2 2005 | +141% | $722,814 |
| Q2 2010 | +129% | $687,751 |
| Q2 2015 | +126% | $678,242 |
| Q2 2020 | +73.7% | $521,199 |
| Q2 2021 | +54.1% | $462,304 |
| Q2 2023 | +16.5% | $349,629 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.2% | $309,609 |
How ZIP3 293 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 293 ranks 512th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 7th of 10 in South Carolina. Its one-year change is +0.2 pts versus the nation and −0.6 pts versus South Carolina. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 512th of 882 | 7th of 10 |
| 3 years | 371st of 882 | 6th of 10 |
| 5 years | 136th of 882 | 6th of 10 |
| 10 years | 82nd of 882 | 3rd of 10 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 503rd of 879 | 5th of 10 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 293
ZIP3 293's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 10.7% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q3 2016, about 7.5 years after the top. Today it sits +115% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 293 | Q1 2009 | Q2 2012 | -10.7% | Q3 2016 (7.5 yrs) | +115% |
| SC | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -13.0% | Q3 2016 (8.5 yrs) | +110% |
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q2 2012 | -10.7% | Q3 2016 (7.5 yrs) | +117% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 293's index has changed +57.3% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 293 after inflation | SC after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.6% | -0.0% | -1.5% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +6.1% | +6.2% | +5.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +24.3% | +24.9% | +23.8% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +60.0% | +54.0% | +60.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +57.3% | +79.4% | +56.6% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 293
Regional estimate
$667,582
- Estimated gain
- $367,582
- Index change
- +123%
- Start index
- 156.52
- End index
- 348.30
ZIP3 293 (Spartanburg, SC area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296 · Greenville, SC area | SC | +2.8% | +55.2% | +293% |
| 297 · Rock Hill, SC area | SC | +4.1% | +51.4% | +285% |
| 287 · Hendersonville, NC area | NC | +3.9% | +52.4% | +361% |
| 288 · Asheville, NC area | NC | -2.3% | +41.6% | +504% |
| 280 · Concord, NC area | NC | +1.7% | +51.0% | +278% |
| 282 · Charlotte, NC area | NC | +1.8% | +48.8% | +378% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 348.30 |
| Q1 2026 | 342.34 |
| Q4 2025 | 346.45 |
| Q3 2025 | 343.17 |
| Q2 2025 | 337.49 |
| Q1 2025 | 332.33 |
| Q4 2024 | 330.37 |
| Q3 2024 | 335.51 |
| Q2 2024 | 322.03 |
| Q1 2024 | 317.60 |
| Q4 2023 | 313.21 |
| Q3 2023 | 314.77 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 293?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 293, the regional index changed +3.2% over the year to Q2 2026, +54.1% over five years, +123% over ten years, and +248% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 293 appreciating faster than South Carolina and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +3.2% compares with +3.8% for South Carolina and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +0.2 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +12.8 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 293?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 293. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 29301 to 29388 (45 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.