Pelzer, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29669
Anderson County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,387
- 76/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,903
- Median income Near-median income area
- $199,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pelzer pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pelzer, Anderson County, South Carolina, home to 12,387 residents across 162.3 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29669 reports a modest median household income of $65,903 (3% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,186. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $199,700 (12% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $813; 83.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 29669 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 29669
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pelzer, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29669.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 14
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 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 29669, Pelzer, 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
12,387
Population
162.3
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29669?
41.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
3.1%
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?
$65,903
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$30,186
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29669 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Pelzer, 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)
$65,903 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
6,313housing units
6,313
Total Housing Units
5,811
Occupied Units
502
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,700
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
12
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 →
ZIP 29669 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29605
Greenville (29605)
34,414 residents
- 29642
Easley (29642)
29,561 residents
- 29680
Simpsonville (29680)
27,285 residents
- 29673
Piedmont (29673)
25,348 residents
- 29627
Belton (29627)
18,367 residents
- 29662
Mauldin (29662)
15,090 residents
- 29669 12,387
Pelzer (29669)
12,387 residents
- 29697 12,207
Williamston (29697)
12,207 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29669 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29669 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29680
Simpsonville (29680)
$86,716 median income
- 29662
Mauldin (29662)
$81,749 median income
- 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
- 29605
Greenville (29605)
$65,648 median income
- 29627
Belton (29627)
$59,167 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29669, 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 (12,387 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 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.
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