PlainZIP

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
$55,264
Median income
$234,500
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Central pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

21th 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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,626. Local economic indicators show a 20.5% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $234,500 (4% above the state average), median rent at $906 a month, and owner-occupancy at 46.5%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29630, plus 6 more within Pickens County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 29630

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29630.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29630?

30.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 77.0%
African American 7.4%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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

$29,626

Per Capita Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29630 ranks nationally

Central, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,264 21st percentile higher than 21% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,937

Total Housing Units

6,973

Occupied Units

964

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.5%
Renter 53.5%

$234,500

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$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

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ZIP 29630 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 29630 ranks #3 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 29630 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 29630 ranks #6 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Pickens County

29640 standard
Easley, SC
Pop: 30,574
29642 standard
Easley, SC
Pop: 29,561
29671 standard
Pickens, SC
Pop: 18,030
29657 standard
Liberty, SC
Pop: 15,116
29631 standard
Clemson, SC
Pop: 13,318
29634 standard
Clemson, SC
Pop: 5,589

Related Areas

Pickens County Central, SC South Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.