PlainZIP

Belton, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29627

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

18,367
57/sq mi
$59,167
Median income
$168,200
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29627 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29627 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina, home to 18,367 residents across 321.7 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29627 reports a modest median household income of $59,167 (7% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,463. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $168,200 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $937 monthly, and 78.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Anderson County, letting you compare 29627 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 29627

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belton, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29627.

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 29627, Belton, 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

18,367

Population

321.7

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29627?

43.0

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.7%
African American 11.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$59,167

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$31,463

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29627 ranks nationally

Belton, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,167 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,724

Total Housing Units

6,882

Occupied Units

842

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$168,200

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$937

Median Rent

1980

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29627 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 156
2021 +10.7% 173
2022 +15.7% 200
2023 +15.2% 230
2024 +3.6% 239

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 238 business establishments in ZIP 29627, employing approximately 1,869 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,829,000.

238

Businesses

1,869

Employees

$91.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 42 17.6%
Retail trade 37 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 33 13.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 16 6.7%
Manufacturing 14 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 14 5.9%
Finance and insurance 12 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.2%
Wholesale trade 9 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 3.8%
Utilities 5 2.1%
Educational services 4 1.7%
Information 3 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

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 29627 vs 29621 →

ZIP 29627 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 29627 ranks #2 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 29627 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 29627 ranks #4 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 7.4 mi
29654 Honea Path, SC 9,937 7.4 mi
29697 Williamston, SC 12,207 8.6 mi
29669 Pelzer, SC 12,387 9.2 mi
29624 Anderson, SC 14,610 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anderson County

29621 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 39,101
29625 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 27,538
29624 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 14,610
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 Belton, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29627 in? ▼
ZIP code 29627 (Belton) 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 29627? ▼
ZIP code 29627 in Belton, SC has a population of 18,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29627? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29627 is $59,167, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29627? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29627 is $168,200, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29627? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29627 is White at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29627? ▼
ZIP code 29627 has 238 business establishments employing approximately 1,869 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29627? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29627 are: Construction (42), Retail trade (37), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29627? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29627 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 29627? ▼
In ZIP code 29627, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 29627? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29627 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29627? ▼
In ZIP code 29627, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29627? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29627 is 17.3% 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.