Easley, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29640
Pickens County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,574
- 135/sq mi High-density area
- $62,207
- Median income Near-median income area
- $217,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Easley pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 135
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29640 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29640 (Easley, SC) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.3 in 2023 to 258.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29640 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, with 30,574 residents across 226.1 square miles, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29640 reports a modest median household income of $62,207 (2% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,739. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $217,900 (4% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,005; 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pickens County, so 29640 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 29640
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Easley, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29640.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
167 establishments
- Construction
Construction
107 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29640, Easley, 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
30,574
Population
226.1
Area (sq mi)
135
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29640?
40.1
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.3%
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?
$62,207
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$38,739
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29640 ranks nationally
Easley, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,207 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,366housing units
14,366
Total Housing Units
13,071
Occupied Units
1,295
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,005
Median Rent
1985
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29640 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 162 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 186 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 229 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 247 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 259 |
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 801 business establishments in ZIP 29640, employing approximately 10,206 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,386,000.
801
Businesses
10,206
Employees
$411.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 167 | 20.9% |
| Construction | 107 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 2.4% |
| Information | 14 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
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 29640 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29640
Easley (29640)
30,574 residents
- 29642
Easley (29642)
29,561 residents
- 29611
Greenville (29611)
28,799 residents
- 29617
Greenville (29617)
25,685 residents
- 29671
Pickens (29671)
18,030 residents
- 29657
Liberty (29657)
15,116 residents
- 29613 2,334
Greenville (29613)
2,334 residents
- 29683 291
Slater (29683)
291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29640 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29640 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29642
Easley (29642)
$78,221 median income
- 29657
Liberty (29657)
$64,833 median income
- 29640
Easley (29640)
$62,207 median income
- 29671
Pickens (29671)
$61,749 median income
- 29617
Greenville (29617)
$55,403 median income
- 29611
Greenville (29611)
$51,565 median income
- 29683
Slater (29683)
$44,299 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29640 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29640, 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 (30,574 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29640 in?
ZIP code 29640 (Easley) 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 29640?
ZIP code 29640 in Easley, SC has a population of 30,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29640?
The median household income in ZIP 29640 is $62,207, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29640?
The median home value in ZIP 29640 is $217,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29640 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29640?
ZIP code 29640 has 801 business establishments employing approximately 10,206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29640 are: Retail trade (167), Construction (107), Accommodation and food services (91). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29640?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29640 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 29640?
In ZIP code 29640, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 29640?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29640 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29640?
In ZIP code 29640, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29640 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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