Easley, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29642
Pickens County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,561
- 229/sq mi High-density area
- $78,221
- Median income Near-median income area
- $282,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Easley pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 229
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29642 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 29642 (Easley, SC) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.4 in 2023 to 237.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29642 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, with 29,561 residents across 128.9 square miles, a density of 229 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29642 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,221 (23% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,900. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $282,200 (25% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 82.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,033.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pickens County, so 29642 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 29642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Easley, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29642.
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
44 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 29642, 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
29,561
Population
128.9
Area (sq mi)
229
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29642?
40.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
3.4%
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?
$78,221
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$37,900
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29642 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Easley, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,221 Top 21% higher than 79% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,822housing units
15,822
Total Housing Units
14,852
Occupied Units
970
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,200
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,033
Median Rent
1994
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29642 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 153 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 171 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 203 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 222 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 238 |
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 510 business establishments in ZIP 29642, employing approximately 4,437 people with a combined annual payroll of $218,888,000.
510
Businesses
4,437
Employees
$218.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 94 | 18.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 0.6% |
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 29642 vs 29640 →
ZIP 29642 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
- 29673
Piedmont (29673)
25,348 residents
- 29657
Liberty (29657)
15,116 residents
- 29669
Pelzer (29669)
12,387 residents
- 29697 12,207
Williamston (29697)
12,207 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29642 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29642 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
- 29673
Piedmont (29673)
$71,444 median income
- 29697
Williamston (29697)
$68,764 median income
- 29669
Pelzer (29669)
$65,903 median income
- 29657
Liberty (29657)
$64,833 median income
- 29640
Easley (29640)
$62,207 median income
- 29617
Greenville (29617)
$55,403 median income
- 29611
Greenville (29611)
$51,565 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29642 ranks the highest of 8 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 29642, 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 (29,561 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 29642 in?
ZIP code 29642 (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 29642?
ZIP code 29642 in Easley, SC has a population of 29,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29642?
The median household income in ZIP 29642 is $78,221, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29642?
The median home value in ZIP 29642 is $282,200, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29642?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29642 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29642?
ZIP code 29642 has 510 business establishments employing approximately 4,437 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29642?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29642 are: Construction (94), Health care and social assistance (55), Other services (except public administration) (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29642?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29642 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 29642?
In ZIP code 29642, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 29642?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29642 is 30.5 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 29642?
In ZIP code 29642, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29642?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29642 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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