PlainZIP

Honea Path, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29654

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

9,937
33/sq mi
$58,079
Median income
$166,600
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29654 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29654 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina, home to 9,937 residents across 304.8 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29654 reports a modest median household income of $58,079 (9% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,807. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. Housing costs here run $166,600 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $911 a month; 79.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 29654 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Anderson 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 29654

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honea Path, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29654.

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 29654, Honea Path, 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

9,937

Population

304.8

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29654?

42.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$58,079

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$32,807

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29654 ranks nationally

Honea Path, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,079 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,356

Total Housing Units

3,974

Occupied Units

382

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$166,600

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$911

Median Rent

1976

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

+18.9%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29654 have increased 18.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 166
2021 +13.1% 188
2022 +22.9% 231
2023 -3.7% 222
2024 +18.9% 264

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 131 business establishments in ZIP 29654, employing approximately 1,523 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,756,000.

131

Businesses

1,523

Employees

$66.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 20 15.3%
Construction 19 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 14 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 10 7.6%
Manufacturing 9 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.1%
Wholesale trade 5 3.8%
Finance and insurance 5 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.3%

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 29654 vs 29638 →

ZIP 29654 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 29654 ranks #2 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 29654 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 29654 ranks #3 of 4 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
29638 Donalds, SC 2,944 7.5 mi
29627 Belton, SC 18,367 7.4 mi
29692 Ware Shoals, SC 4,856 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anderson County

29621 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 39,101
29625 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 27,538
29627 standard
Belton, SC
Pop: 18,367
29624 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 14,610
29669 standard
Pelzer, SC
Pop: 12,387
29626 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 12,364

Related Areas

Anderson County Honea Path, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29654 in? ▼
ZIP code 29654 (Honea Path) is located in Anderson County, South Carolina. Anderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anderson-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29654? ▼
ZIP code 29654 in Honea Path, SC has a population of 9,937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29654? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29654 is $58,079, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29654? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29654 is $166,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29654? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29654 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29654? ▼
ZIP code 29654 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,523 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29654? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29654 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (20), Construction (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29654? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29654 increased by 18.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 29654? ▼
In ZIP code 29654, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 29654? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29654 is 30.9 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 29654? ▼
In ZIP code 29654, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29654? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29654 is 18.6% 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.