Central, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29630

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.4 square miles in Central, Pickens County, South Carolina. The area is home to 14,186 residents, producing a population density of 90 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29630 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29630 sits at $55,264 (13% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,626. The poverty rate stands at 20.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $234,500 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $906 per month, and 46.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29630 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pickens County, so you can benchmark 29630 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29630

Other services (except public administration)

29
Construction

25
Retail trade

22
Professional, scientific, and technical services

19
Accommodation and food services

17

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29630, Central, SC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,186

Population

157.4

Area (sq mi)

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

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

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

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 →

29678

21,676
29657

15,116
29630

14,186
29631

13,318
29672

11,868
29670

8,673
29634

5,589
29682

3,818
29667

269

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29630 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

29672

$90,650
29682

$83,808
29667

$83,077
29670

$72,445
29657

$64,833
29630

$55,264
29678

$52,550
29631

$48,800
29665

$45,407

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

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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.