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 High-density area
- $30,549
- Median income Below-median income area
- $76,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 2nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29624 (Anderson, SC) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.2 in 2023 to 271.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,638. The poverty rate is 37.0%, 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 $76,900 (66% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $780; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 29624 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 29624
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anderson, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29624.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 25
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Finance and insurance 18
Finance and insurance
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 29624?
38.9
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.9%
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?
$30,549
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$19,638
Per Capita Income
37.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29624 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Anderson, 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)
$30,549 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
6,827housing units
6,827
Total Housing Units
5,925
Occupied Units
902
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$76,900
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 29621
Anderson (29621)
39,101 residents
- 29625
Anderson (29625)
27,538 residents
- 29627
Belton (29627)
18,367 residents
- 29624 14,610
Anderson (29624)
14,610 residents
- 29626 12,364
Anderson (29626)
12,364 residents
- 29684 4,862
Starr (29684)
4,862 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29624 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29624 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29621
Anderson (29621)
$74,256 median income
- 29625
Anderson (29625)
$61,960 median income
- 29627
Belton (29627)
$59,167 median income
- 29684
Starr (29684)
$58,889 median income
- 29626
Anderson (29626)
$56,196 median income
- 29624
Anderson (29624)
$30,549 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29624, 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 (14,610 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 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.
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