PlainZIP

Clemson, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29631

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

13,318
590/sq mi
$48,800
Median income
$400,400
Median home value
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clemson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
590
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29631 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29631 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina, home to 13,318 residents across 22.6 square miles, a density of 590 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29631 reports a modest median household income of $48,800 (23% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $35,954. 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Housing costs here run $400,400 for a typical home value (77% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,053 a month; 40.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pickens County, letting you compare 29631 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 29631

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clemson, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29631.

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 29631, Clemson, 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

13,318

Population

22.6

Area (sq mi)

590

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29631?

23.0

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 7.4%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$48,800

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$35,954

Per Capita Income

37.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29631 ranks nationally

Clemson, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,800 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 75.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,315

Total Housing Units

6,556

Occupied Units

759

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.8%
Renter 59.2%

$400,400

Median Home Value

+77% vs state

$1,053

Median Rent

1988

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29631 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 191
2021 +8.3% 206
2022 +16.7% 241
2023 +2.8% 247
2024 +9.9% 272

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 385 business establishments in ZIP 29631, employing approximately 5,032 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,265,000.

385

Businesses

5,032

Employees

$141.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 91 23.6%
Retail trade 59 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 54 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 40 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 8.3%
Finance and insurance 31 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 6.8%
Construction 14 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 2.6%
Educational services 9 2.3%
Information 6 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%
Manufacturing 4 1.0%

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 29631 vs 29634 →

ZIP 29631 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 29631 ranks #5 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 29631 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 29631 ranks #8 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
29634 Clemson, SC 5,589 1.3 mi
29630 Central, SC 14,186 4.2 mi
29670 Pendleton, SC 8,673 5.9 mi
29665 Newry, SC 127 6.3 mi
29667 Norris, SC 269 6.7 mi
29678 Seneca, SC 21,676 7.8 mi
29625 Anderson, SC 27,538 9.1 mi
29672 Seneca, SC 11,868 8.3 mi
29657 Liberty, SC 15,116 9.4 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
29630 standard
Central, SC
Pop: 14,186
29634 standard
Clemson, SC
Pop: 5,589

Related Areas

Pickens County Clemson, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29631 in? ▼
ZIP code 29631 (Clemson) 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 29631? ▼
ZIP code 29631 in Clemson, SC has a population of 13,318 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29631? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29631 is $48,800, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29631? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29631 is $400,400, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29631? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29631 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29631? ▼
ZIP code 29631 has 385 business establishments employing approximately 5,032 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29631? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29631 are: Accommodation and food services (91), Retail trade (59), Health care and social assistance (54). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29631? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29631 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 29631? ▼
In ZIP code 29631, 75.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.2% 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 29631? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29631 is 18.2 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 29631? ▼
In ZIP code 29631, approximately 40.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29631? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29631 is 37.1% 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.