Clemson, SC · standard
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 High-density area
- 100.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clemson has 5,589 residents, placing it in the top 38% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 1,539 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 29634 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
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. Economic pressure is pronounced: 74.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.5%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pickens County, so 29634 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 29634?
19.1
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
0.1%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
54housing units
54
Total Housing Units
25
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
3.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29634 vs 29631 →
ZIP 29634 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29625
Anderson (29625)
27,538 residents
- 29678
Seneca (29678)
21,676 residents
- 29630
Central (29630)
14,186 residents
- 29631
Clemson (29631)
13,318 residents
- 29672
Seneca (29672)
11,868 residents
- 29670 8,673
Pendleton (29670)
8,673 residents
- 29634 5,589
Clemson (29634)
5,589 residents
- 29689 3,889
Townville (29689)
3,889 residents
- 29667 269
Norris (29667)
269 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29634 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29634, 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 (5,589 here; floor ≥1,000).
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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.
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