Pelzer, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29669

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

12,387
76/sq mi: $65,903
Median income: $199,700
Median home value: 22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 43th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 76
people per sq mi: 83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29669 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29669 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 162.3 square miles in Pelzer, Anderson County, South Carolina. The area is home to 12,387 residents, producing a population density of 76 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29669 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29669 sits at $65,903 (3% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $30,186. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $199,700 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $813 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29669 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Anderson County, so you can benchmark 29669 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29669

Other services (except public administration)

37
Retail trade

35
Construction

33
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

15
Professional, scientific, and technical services

14

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29669, Pelzer, SC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,387

Population

162.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29669?

41.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%

African American 7.6%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%

Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$65,903

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$30,186

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29669 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,903 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,313

Total Housing Units

5,811

Occupied Units

502

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%

Renter 16.6%

$199,700

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$813

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29669 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.8%	161
2021	+10.9%	178
2022	+16.1%	207
2023	+9.4%	227
2024	+0.3%	227

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 185 business establishments in ZIP 29669, employing approximately 1,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,820,000.

185

Businesses

1,322

Employees

$47.8M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Other services (except public administration)	37	20.0%
Retail trade	35	18.9%
Construction	33	17.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	15	8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	14	7.6%
Manufacturing	13	7.0%
Accommodation and food services	12	6.5%
Wholesale trade	5	2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing	5	2.7%
Health care and social assistance	5	2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	4	2.2%
Transportation and warehousing	3	1.6%

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 29669 vs 29673 →

29605

34,414
29642

29,561
29680

27,285
29673

25,348
29627

18,367
29662

15,090
29669

12,387
29697

12,207

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29669 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

29680

$86,716
29662

$81,749
29642

$78,221
29673

$71,444
29697

$68,764
29669

$65,903
29605

$65,648
29627

$59,167

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29669 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
29673	Piedmont, SC	25,348	5.9 mi
29697	Williamston, SC	12,207	7.5 mi
29605	Greenville, SC	34,414	9.5 mi
29680	Simpsonville, SC	27,285	7.8 mi
29627	Belton, SC	18,367	9.2 mi
29662	Mauldin, SC	15,090	11.3 mi
29642	Easley, SC	29,561	12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anderson County

Anderson County Pelzer, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29669 in? ▼

ZIP code 29669 (Pelzer) 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 29669? ▼

ZIP code 29669 in Pelzer, SC has a population of 12,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 29669? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 29669 is $65,903, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 29669? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 29669 is $199,700, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29669? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 29669 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 29669? ▼

ZIP code 29669 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 1,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 29669? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29669 are: Other services (except public administration) (37), Retail trade (35), Construction (33). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 29669? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29669 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 29669? ▼

In ZIP code 29669, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 29669? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29669 is 26.3 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 29669? ▼

In ZIP code 29669, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29669? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 29669 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.