Clinton, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29325
Laurens County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,222
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,259
- Median income Below-median income area
- $177,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clinton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29325 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29325 (Clinton, SC) rose +16.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.3 in 2023 to 216.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29325 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, home to 15,222 residents across 400.6 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29325 reports a modest median household income of $60,259 (5% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,172. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,400 (22% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $914; owner occupancy is 66.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Laurens County, so 29325 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 29325
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29325.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Finance and insurance 20
Finance and insurance
20 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29325, Clinton, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,222
Population
400.6
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29325?
37.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,259
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$25,172
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29325 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Clinton, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,259 Top 48% higher than 52% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,351housing units
6,351
Total Housing Units
5,274
Occupied Units
1,077
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,400
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$914
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+16.3%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29325 have increased 16.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 151 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 159 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 189 |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 186 |
| 2024 | +16.3% | 217 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 259 business establishments in ZIP 29325, employing approximately 5,651 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,683,000.
259
Businesses
5,651
Employees
$237.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 20.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 10 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29325 vs 29351 →
ZIP 29325 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29325
Clinton (29325)
15,222 residents
- 29351 1,563
Joanna (29351)
1,563 residents
- 29370 1,045
Mountville (29370)
1,045 residents
- 29355 810
Kinards (29355)
810 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29325 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29325 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29370
Mountville (29370)
$80,104 median income
- 29325
Clinton (29325)
$60,259 median income
- 29355
Kinards (29355)
$58,500 median income
- 29351
Joanna (29351)
$49,414 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29325 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29325, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,222 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29325 in?
ZIP code 29325 (Clinton) is located in Laurens County, South Carolina. Laurens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laurens-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29325?
ZIP code 29325 in Clinton, SC has a population of 15,222 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29325?
The median household income in ZIP 29325 is $60,259, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29325?
The median home value in ZIP 29325 is $177,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29325?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29325 is White at 60.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29325?
ZIP code 29325 has 259 business establishments employing approximately 5,651 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29325?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29325 are: Retail trade (52), Accommodation and food services (37), Health care and social assistance (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29325?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29325 increased by 16.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29325?
In ZIP code 29325, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29325?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29325 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29325?
In ZIP code 29325, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29325?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29325 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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