Anderson, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29625
Anderson County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,538
- 222/sq mi High-density area
- $61,960
- Median income Below-median income area
- $223,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Anderson pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 222
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29625 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 29625 (Anderson, SC) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.6 in 2023 to 248.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29625 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, with 27,538 residents across 124.2 square miles, a density of 222 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29625 reports a modest median household income of $61,960 (3% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,582. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $223,500 (1% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,057; 70.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 29625 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 29625
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anderson, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29625.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 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 29625, 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
27,538
Population
124.2
Area (sq mi)
222
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29625?
43.1
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
4.3%
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?
$61,960
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$38,582
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29625 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)
$61,960 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
14,077housing units
14,077
Total Housing Units
12,517
Occupied Units
1,560
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,500
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,057
Median Rent
1986
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29625 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 154 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 174 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 209 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 231 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 248 |
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 501 business establishments in ZIP 29625, employing approximately 6,921 people with a combined annual payroll of $335,890,000.
501
Businesses
6,921
Employees
$335.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 74 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 51 | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Information | 7 | 1.4% |
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 29625 vs 29626 →
ZIP 29625 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29625
Anderson (29625)
27,538 residents
- 29624
Anderson (29624)
14,610 residents
- 29631
Clemson (29631)
13,318 residents
- 29626
Anderson (29626)
12,364 residents
- 29670 8,673
Pendleton (29670)
8,673 residents
- 29634 5,589
Clemson (29634)
5,589 residents
- 29689 3,889
Townville (29689)
3,889 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29625 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29625 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29689
Townville (29689)
$72,951 median income
- 29670
Pendleton (29670)
$72,445 median income
- 29625
Anderson (29625)
$61,960 median income
- 29626
Anderson (29626)
$56,196 median income
- 29631
Clemson (29631)
$48,800 median income
- 29624
Anderson (29624)
$30,549 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29625 ranks #3 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 29625, 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 (27,538 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 29625 in?
ZIP code 29625 (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 29625?
ZIP code 29625 in Anderson, SC has a population of 27,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29625?
The median household income in ZIP 29625 is $61,960, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29625?
The median home value in ZIP 29625 is $223,500, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29625?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29625 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29625?
ZIP code 29625 has 501 business establishments employing approximately 6,921 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29625?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29625 are: Retail trade (74), Other services (except public administration) (74), Construction (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29625?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29625 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 29625?
In ZIP code 29625, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 29625?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29625 is 23.9 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 29625?
In ZIP code 29625, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29625?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29625 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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