PlainZIP

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
$62,207
Median income
$217,900
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Easley pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th 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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $38,739. Poverty here runs at 15.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $217,900 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,005 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units 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. To put 29640 in local context, 7 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 29640

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Easley, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29640.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29640?

40.1

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$62,207

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

14,366

Total Housing Units

13,071

Occupied Units

1,295

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$217,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29640 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29640 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 29640 ranks #3 of 7 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
29642 Easley, SC 29,561 7.8 mi
29617 Greenville, SC 25,685 6.5 mi
29613 Greenville, SC 2,334 8.3 mi
29611 Greenville, SC 28,799 7.9 mi
29671 Pickens, SC 18,030 8.8 mi
29683 Slater, SC 291 10.9 mi
29657 Liberty, SC 15,116 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pickens County

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
29631 standard
Clemson, SC
Pop: 13,318
29634 standard
Clemson, SC
Pop: 5,589

Related Areas

Pickens County Easley, SC South Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.