Townville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29689
Anderson County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,889
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,951
- Median income Near-median income area
- $341,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Townville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29689 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29689 (Townville, SC) rose +22.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.6 in 2023 to 277.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29689 covers 92.2 square miles in Townville, Anderson County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,889 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29689 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,951 (14% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,825. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,600 (51% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 89.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $854.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 29689 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 29689
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Townville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29689.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 29689, Townville, 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
3,889
Population
92.2
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29689?
52.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.1%
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?
$72,951
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$56,825
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29689 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Townville, 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)
$72,951 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
2,597housing units
2,597
Total Housing Units
1,859
Occupied Units
738
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,600
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$854
Median Rent
1992
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
+22.0%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29689 have increased 22.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 163 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 183 |
| 2022 | +37.0% | 250 |
| 2023 | -9.1% | 228 |
| 2024 | +22.0% | 278 |
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 68 business establishments in ZIP 29689, employing approximately 415 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,825,000.
68
Businesses
415
Employees
$21.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 16.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.9% |
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 29689 vs 29625 →
ZIP 29689 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29625
Anderson (29625)
27,538 residents
- 29678
Seneca (29678)
21,676 residents
- 29626
Anderson (29626)
12,364 residents
- 29634 5,589
Clemson (29634)
5,589 residents
- 29684 4,862
Starr (29684)
4,862 residents
- 29689 3,889
Townville (29689)
3,889 residents
- 29643 2,756
Fair Play (29643)
2,756 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29689 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29689 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29643
Fair Play (29643)
$80,517 median income
- 29689
Townville (29689)
$72,951 median income
- 29625
Anderson (29625)
$61,960 median income
- 29684
Starr (29684)
$58,889 median income
- 29626
Anderson (29626)
$56,196 median income
- 29678
Seneca (29678)
$52,550 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29689 ranks #2 of 6 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 29689, 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 (3,889 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 29689 in?
ZIP code 29689 (Townville) 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 29689?
ZIP code 29689 in Townville, SC has a population of 3,889 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29689?
The median household income in ZIP 29689 is $72,951, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29689?
The median home value in ZIP 29689 is $341,600, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29689?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29689 is White at 95.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29689?
ZIP code 29689 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 415 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29689?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29689 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29689?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29689 increased by 22.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 29689?
In ZIP code 29689, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29689?
In ZIP code 29689, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29689?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29689 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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