PlainZIP

Pickens, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29671

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

18,030
55/sq mi
$61,749
Median income
$216,000
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29671 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29671 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina, home to 18,030 residents across 330.8 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29671 reports a modest median household income of $61,749 (3% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $34,746. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Housing costs here run $216,000 for a typical home value (4% below the state average), with rent averaging $961 a month; 82.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pickens County, so you can benchmark 29671 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 29671

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pickens, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29671.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29671, Pickens, 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

18,030

Population

330.8

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29671?

42.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$61,749

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$34,746

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29671 ranks nationally

Pickens, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,749 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,386

Total Housing Units

7,424

Occupied Units

962

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$216,000

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$961

Median Rent

1986

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29671 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 169
2021 +10.9% 187
2022 +17.9% 221
2023 +14.0% 251
2024 +5.5% 265

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 314 business establishments in ZIP 29671, employing approximately 2,793 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,706,000.

314

Businesses

2,793

Employees

$102.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 54 17.2%
Construction 50 15.9%
Retail trade 46 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 31 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 17 5.4%
Manufacturing 14 4.5%
Finance and insurance 13 4.1%
Wholesale trade 11 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.5%
Information 4 1.3%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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 29671 vs 29685 →

ZIP 29671 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 29671 ranks #2 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 29671 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 29671 ranks #5 of 5 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
29685 Sunset, SC 1,230 8.0 mi
29640 Easley, SC 30,574 8.8 mi
29682 Six Mile, SC 3,818 9.9 mi
29635 Cleveland, SC 1,254 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pickens County

29640 standard
Easley, SC
Pop: 30,574
29642 standard
Easley, SC
Pop: 29,561
29657 standard
Liberty, SC
Pop: 15,116
29630 standard
Central, SC
Pop: 14,186
29631 standard
Clemson, SC
Pop: 13,318
29634 standard
Clemson, SC
Pop: 5,589

Related Areas

Pickens County Pickens, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29671 in? ▼
ZIP code 29671 (Pickens) 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 29671? ▼
ZIP code 29671 in Pickens, SC has a population of 18,030 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29671? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29671 is $61,749, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29671? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29671 is $216,000, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29671? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29671 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29671? ▼
ZIP code 29671 has 314 business establishments employing approximately 2,793 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29671? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29671 are: Other services (except public administration) (54), Construction (50), Retail trade (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29671? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29671 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 29671? ▼
In ZIP code 29671, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 29671? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29671 is 30.4 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 29671? ▼
In ZIP code 29671, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29671? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29671 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.