PlainZIP

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
$72,951
Median income
$341,600
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $56,825. Local economic indicators show a 15.7% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $341,600 (51% above the state average); renters pay a median of $854 monthly, and 89.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Anderson County, letting you compare 29689 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 29689

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Townville, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29689.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29689?

52.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$56,825

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29689 ranks nationally

Townville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,951 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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,597

Total Housing Units

1,859

Occupied Units

738

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$341,600

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$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

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ZIP 29689 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 29689 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 29689 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 29689 ranks #2 of 6 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 6.6 mi
29643 Fair Play, SC 2,756 7.3 mi
29678 Seneca, SC 21,676 8.2 mi
29626 Anderson, SC 12,364 7.9 mi
29634 Clemson, SC 5,589 10.4 mi
29684 Starr, SC 4,862 13.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anderson County

29621 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 39,101
29625 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 27,538
29627 standard
Belton, SC
Pop: 18,367
29624 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 14,610
29669 standard
Pelzer, SC
Pop: 12,387
29626 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 12,364

Related Areas

Anderson County Townville, SC South Carolina

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.

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