Anderson, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29626
Anderson County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,364
- 92/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,196
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Anderson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 92
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29626 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 29626 (Anderson, SC) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.6 in 2023 to 247.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29626 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, home to 12,364 residents across 134.0 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29626 reports a modest median household income of $56,196 (12% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,566. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,300 (24% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $920; owner occupancy is 81.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 29626 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 29626
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anderson, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29626.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 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 29626, 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
12,364
Population
134.0
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29626?
43.2
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
4.0%
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?
$56,196
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$32,566
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29626 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)
$56,196 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
6,353housing units
6,353
Total Housing Units
5,654
Occupied Units
699
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,300
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$920
Median Rent
1991
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29626 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 157 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 178 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 205 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 227 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 247 |
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 171 business establishments in ZIP 29626, employing approximately 6,854 people with a combined annual payroll of $348,935,000.
171
Businesses
6,854
Employees
$348.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.3% |
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 29626 vs 29625 →
ZIP 29626 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
- 30643
Hartwell (30643)
16,382 residents
- 29624
Anderson (29624)
14,610 residents
- 29626
Anderson (29626)
12,364 residents
- 29684 4,862
Starr (29684)
4,862 residents
- 29689 3,889
Townville (29689)
3,889 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29626 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29626 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
- 29625
Anderson (29625)
$61,960 median income
- 30643
Hartwell (30643)
$61,596 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 29626 ranks #5 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 29626, 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 (12,364 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 29626 in?
ZIP code 29626 (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 29626?
ZIP code 29626 in Anderson, SC has a population of 12,364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29626?
The median household income in ZIP 29626 is $56,196, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29626?
The median home value in ZIP 29626 is $171,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29626?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29626 is White at 71.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29626?
ZIP code 29626 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 6,854 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29626?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29626 are: Construction (30), Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29626?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29626 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 29626?
In ZIP code 29626, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 29626?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29626 is 23.1 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 29626?
In ZIP code 29626, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29626?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29626 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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