Iva, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29655
Anderson County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,796
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,395
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Iva pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29655 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 29655 (Iva, SC) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.3 in 2023 to 285.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29655 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Iva, Anderson County, South Carolina, home to 7,796 residents across 385.9 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29655 reports a modest median household income of $51,395 (19% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,298. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,400 (28% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $797; owner occupancy is 85.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 29655 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 29655
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iva, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29655.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 29655, Iva, 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
7,796
Population
385.9
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29655?
45.2
Median Age
44.5%
Male
55.5%
Female
1.5%
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?
$51,395
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$26,298
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29655 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Iva, 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)
$51,395 30th percentile higher than 30% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina 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
3,617housing units
3,617
Total Housing Units
2,987
Occupied Units
630
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,400
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$797
Median Rent
1987
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29655 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 162 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 169 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 190 |
| 2023 | +46.7% | 279 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 286 |
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 79 business establishments in ZIP 29655, employing approximately 566 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,834,000.
79
Businesses
566
Employees
$16.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 22.8% |
| Construction | 14 | 17.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.8% |
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 29655 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29655
Iva (29655)
7,796 residents
- 29684
Starr (29684)
4,862 residents
- 29659 118
Lowndesville (29659)
118 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29655 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29655, 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 (7,796 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 29655 in?
ZIP code 29655 (Iva) 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 29655?
ZIP code 29655 in Iva, SC has a population of 7,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29655?
The median household income in ZIP 29655 is $51,395, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29655?
The median home value in ZIP 29655 is $163,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29655 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29655?
ZIP code 29655 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 566 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29655?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29655 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29655?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29655 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 29655?
In ZIP code 29655, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 29655?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29655 is 30.0 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 29655?
In ZIP code 29655, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29655?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29655 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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