Central, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29630
Pickens County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,186
- 90/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,264
- Median income Below-median income area
- $234,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Central pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 90
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29630 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 29630 (Central, SC) rose +22.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.6 in 2023 to 289.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29630 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, home to 14,186 residents across 157.4 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29630 reports a modest median household income of $55,264 (13% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,626. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $234,500 (4% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $906; 46.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pickens County, so 29630 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 29630
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29630.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 29630, Central, 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
14,186
Population
157.4
Area (sq mi)
90
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29630?
30.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.8%
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?
$55,264
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$29,626
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29630 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Central, 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)
$55,264 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
7,937housing units
7,937
Total Housing Units
6,973
Occupied Units
964
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,500
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$906
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
+22.4%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29630 have increased 22.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 172 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 189 |
| 2022 | +23.1% | 233 |
| 2023 | +1.8% | 237 |
| 2024 | +22.4% | 290 |
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 162 business establishments in ZIP 29630, employing approximately 1,943 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,022,000.
162
Businesses
1,943
Employees
$64.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 25 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 3.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 29630 vs 29667 →
ZIP 29630 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29678
Seneca (29678)
21,676 residents
- 29657
Liberty (29657)
15,116 residents
- 29630
Central (29630)
14,186 residents
- 29631
Clemson (29631)
13,318 residents
- 29672
Seneca (29672)
11,868 residents
- 29670
Pendleton (29670)
8,673 residents
- 29634 5,589
Clemson (29634)
5,589 residents
- 29682 3,818
Six Mile (29682)
3,818 residents
- 29667 269
Norris (29667)
269 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29630 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29630 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29672
Seneca (29672)
$90,650 median income
- 29682
Six Mile (29682)
$83,808 median income
- 29667
Norris (29667)
$83,077 median income
- 29670
Pendleton (29670)
$72,445 median income
- 29657
Liberty (29657)
$64,833 median income
- 29630
Central (29630)
$55,264 median income
- 29678
Seneca (29678)
$52,550 median income
- 29631
Clemson (29631)
$48,800 median income
- 29665
Newry (29665)
$45,407 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29630 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29667 | Norris, SC | 269 | 2.9 mi |
| 29631 | Clemson, SC | 13,318 | 4.2 mi |
| 29634 | Clemson, SC | 5,589 | 5.1 mi |
| 29665 | Newry, SC | 127 | 6.6 mi |
| 29657 | Liberty, SC | 15,116 | 6.5 mi |
| 29682 | Six Mile, SC | 3,818 | 7.0 mi |
| 29672 | Seneca, SC | 11,868 | 8.0 mi |
| 29670 | Pendleton, SC | 8,673 | 7.9 mi |
| 29678 | Seneca, SC | 21,676 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29630, 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 (14,186 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 29630 in?
ZIP code 29630 (Central) is located in Pickens County, South Carolina. Pickens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pickens-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29630?
ZIP code 29630 in Central, SC has a population of 14,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29630?
The median household income in ZIP 29630 is $55,264, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29630?
The median home value in ZIP 29630 is $234,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29630?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29630 is White at 77.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29630?
ZIP code 29630 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 1,943 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29630?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29630 are: Other services (except public administration) (29), Construction (25), Retail trade (22). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29630?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29630 increased by 22.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 29630?
In ZIP code 29630, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% 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 29630?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29630 is 22.7 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 29630?
In ZIP code 29630, approximately 46.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29630?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29630 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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