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ZIP Code 29634

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

5,589
1,539/sq mi
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 29634 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina, home to 5,589 residents across 3.6 square miles, a density of 1,539 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 29634, but per-capita income is $3,321. Poverty here runs at 74.7%, with unemployment measured at 16.5%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.1, and the average commute is -. To put 29634 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pickens County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 29634, 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

5,589

Population

3.6

Area (sq mi)

1,539

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29634?

19.1

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 8.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$3,321

Per Capita Income

74.7%

Poverty Rate

16.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 100.0%

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

What does housing look like?

54

Total Housing Units

25

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

3.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 29634, employing approximately 629 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,545,000.

10

Businesses

629

Employees

$16.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 30.0%

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 29634 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 29634 ranks #7 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 Code City Population Distance
29631 Clemson, SC 13,318 1.3 mi
29630 Central, SC 14,186 5.1 mi
29665 Newry, SC 127 5.4 mi
29678 Seneca, SC 21,676 6.5 mi
29670 Pendleton, SC 8,673 7.0 mi
29667 Norris, SC 269 7.8 mi
29672 Seneca, SC 11,868 7.6 mi
29689 Townville, SC 3,889 10.4 mi
29625 Anderson, SC 27,538 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29634 in?
ZIP code 29634 (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 29634?
ZIP code 29634 in Clemson, SC has a population of 5,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29634?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29634 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29634?
ZIP code 29634 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 629 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29634?
In ZIP code 29634, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29634?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29634 is 74.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.