Liberty, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29657
Pickens County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,116
- 92/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,833
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Liberty pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 92
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29657 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29657 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, home to 15,116 residents across 164.7 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29657 reports a modest median household income of $64,833 (2% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,783. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $194,400 (14% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $873; 85.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, 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 29657 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 29657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Liberty, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29657.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 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 29657, Liberty, 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
15,116
Population
164.7
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29657?
37.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
2.8%
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?
$64,833
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$34,783
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29657 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Liberty, 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)
$64,833 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
6,636housing units
6,636
Total Housing Units
6,207
Occupied Units
429
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$873
Median Rent
1993
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29657 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 163 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 185 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 218 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 252 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 251 |
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 178 business establishments in ZIP 29657, employing approximately 4,086 people with a combined annual payroll of $233,893,000.
178
Businesses
4,086
Employees
$233.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 26 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
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 29657 vs 29667 →
ZIP 29657 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
- 29657
Liberty (29657)
15,116 residents
- 29630
Central (29630)
14,186 residents
- 29631
Clemson (29631)
13,318 residents
- 29697 12,207
Williamston (29697)
12,207 residents
- 29670 8,673
Pendleton (29670)
8,673 residents
- 29667 269
Norris (29667)
269 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29657 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29657 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29667
Norris (29667)
$83,077 median income
- 29642
Easley (29642)
$78,221 median income
- 29670
Pendleton (29670)
$72,445 median income
- 29697
Williamston (29697)
$68,764 median income
- 29657
Liberty (29657)
$64,833 median income
- 29640
Easley (29640)
$62,207 median income
- 29630
Central (29630)
$55,264 median income
- 29631
Clemson (29631)
$48,800 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29657 ranks #5 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 29657, 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 (15,116 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 29657 in?
ZIP code 29657 (Liberty) 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 29657?
ZIP code 29657 in Liberty, SC has a population of 15,116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29657?
The median household income in ZIP 29657 is $64,833, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29657?
The median home value in ZIP 29657 is $194,400, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29657 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29657?
ZIP code 29657 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 4,086 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29657?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29657 are: Manufacturing (27), Retail trade (27), Construction (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29657?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29657 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 29657?
In ZIP code 29657, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 29657?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29657 is 28.2 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 29657?
In ZIP code 29657, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29657?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29657 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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