Pendleton, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29670

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

8,673
61/sq mi
$72,445
Median income
$269,500
Median home value
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pendleton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29670 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29670 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 142.9 square miles in Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina. The area is home to 8,673 residents, producing a population density of 61 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 29670 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29670 sits at $72,445 (14% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,216. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $269,500 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,049 per month, and 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29670 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, 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 29670 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 29670

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29670.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29670, Pendleton, SC · 2023 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

8,673

Population

142.9

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29670?

39.9

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.3%
African American 10.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$72,445

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$37,216

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29670 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,445 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,985

Total Housing Units

4,607

Occupied Units

378

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$269,500

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,049

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29670 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 156
2021 +12.7% 176
2022 +16.7% 205
2023 +9.5% 224
2024 +4.7% 235

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 189 business establishments in ZIP 29670, employing approximately 2,041 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,540,000.

189

Businesses

2,041

Employees

$77.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 41 21.7%
Accommodation and food services 25 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 21 11.1%
Construction 20 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 14 7.4%
Finance and insurance 10 5.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.2%
Manufacturing 7 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.2%
Educational services 5 2.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 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

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ZIP 29670 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 29670 ranks #6 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 29670 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 29670 ranks #3 of 7 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
29625 Anderson, SC 27,538 6.4 mi
29631 Clemson, SC 13,318 5.9 mi
29634 Clemson, SC 5,589 7.0 mi
29667 Norris, SC 269 8.6 mi
29657 Liberty, SC 15,116 8.7 mi
29630 Central, SC 14,186 7.9 mi
29621 Anderson, SC 39,101 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29670 in?
ZIP code 29670 (Pendleton) 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 29670?
ZIP code 29670 in Pendleton, SC has a population of 8,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29670?
The median household income in ZIP 29670 is $72,445, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29670?
The median home value in ZIP 29670 is $269,500, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29670?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29670 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29670?
ZIP code 29670 has 189 business establishments employing approximately 2,041 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29670?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29670 are: Retail trade (41), Accommodation and food services (25), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29670?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29670 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 29670?
In ZIP code 29670, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% 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 29670?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29670 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29670?
In ZIP code 29670, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29670?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29670 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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