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Anderson, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29624

Anderson County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,610
201/sq mi
$30,549
Median income
$76,900
Median home value
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Anderson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
201
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29624 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29624 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, home to 14,610 residents across 72.7 square miles, a density of 201 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29624 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,549 (52% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $19,638. Poverty here runs at 37.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Median home value sits at $76,900 (66% below the state average), median rent at $780 a month, and owner-occupancy at 51.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 29624 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Anderson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 29624

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anderson, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29624.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 29624, Anderson, 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

14,610

Population

72.7

Area (sq mi)

201

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29624?

38.9

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 44.0%
African American 41.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$30,549

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$19,638

Per Capita Income

37.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29624 ranks nationally

Anderson, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$30,549 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,827

Total Housing Units

5,925

Occupied Units

902

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.2%
Renter 48.8%

$76,900

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1972

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29624 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +23.0% 161
2021 +20.9% 194
2022 +14.4% 222
2023 +14.8% 255
2024 +6.5% 272

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 328 business establishments in ZIP 29624, employing approximately 3,601 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,163,000.

328

Businesses

3,601

Employees

$134.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 91 27.7%
Other services (except public administration) 53 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 43 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 25 7.6%
Finance and insurance 18 5.5%
Manufacturing 17 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.2%
Construction 16 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.7%
Wholesale trade 9 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.7%
Information 6 1.8%

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 29624 vs 29621 →

ZIP 29624 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29624 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29624 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29624 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29621 Anderson, SC 39,101 4.9 mi
29626 Anderson, SC 12,364 7.9 mi
29684 Starr, SC 4,862 7.0 mi
29627 Belton, SC 18,367 10.1 mi
29625 Anderson, SC 27,538 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anderson County

29621 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 39,101
29625 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 27,538
29627 standard
Belton, SC
Pop: 18,367
29669 standard
Pelzer, SC
Pop: 12,387
29626 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 12,364
29697 standard
Williamston, SC
Pop: 12,207

Related Areas

Anderson County Anderson, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29624 in? ▼
ZIP code 29624 (Anderson) is located in Anderson County, South Carolina. Anderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anderson-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29624? ▼
ZIP code 29624 in Anderson, SC has a population of 14,610 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29624? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29624 is $30,549, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29624? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29624 is $76,900, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29624? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29624 is White at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29624? ▼
ZIP code 29624 has 328 business establishments employing approximately 3,601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29624? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29624 are: Retail trade (91), Other services (except public administration) (53), Accommodation and food services (43). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29624? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29624 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 29624? ▼
In ZIP code 29624, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.9% 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 29624? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29624 is 24.8 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 29624? ▼
In ZIP code 29624, approximately 51.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29624? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29624 is 37.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.