Williamston, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29697
Anderson County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,207
- 123/sq mi High-density area
- $68,764
- Median income Near-median income area
- $206,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williamston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 123
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29697 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 29697 (Williamston, SC) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.5 in 2023 to 275.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29697 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williamston, Anderson County, South Carolina, home to 12,207 residents across 99.6 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29697 reports a modest median household income of $68,764 (8% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,460. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $206,000 (9% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,022; 75.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 29697 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 29697
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamston, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29697.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 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 29697, Williamston, 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
12,207
Population
99.6
Area (sq mi)
123
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29697?
40.1
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
7.1%
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?
$68,764
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,460
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29697 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Williamston, 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)
$68,764 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
5,931housing units
5,931
Total Housing Units
5,653
Occupied Units
278
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,000
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,022
Median Rent
1990
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29697 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 166 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 188 |
| 2022 | +22.7% | 231 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 260 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 276 |
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 226 business establishments in ZIP 29697, employing approximately 3,323 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,544,000.
226
Businesses
3,323
Employees
$126.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 34 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 33 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.1% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 29697 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29621
Anderson (29621)
39,101 residents
- 29642
Easley (29642)
29,561 residents
- 29673
Piedmont (29673)
25,348 residents
- 29627
Belton (29627)
18,367 residents
- 29657 15,116
Liberty (29657)
15,116 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 29697 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29697 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29642
Easley (29642)
$78,221 median income
- 29621
Anderson (29621)
$74,256 median income
- 29673
Piedmont (29673)
$71,444 median income
- 29697
Williamston (29697)
$68,764 median income
- 29669
Pelzer (29669)
$65,903 median income
- 29657
Liberty (29657)
$64,833 median income
- 29627
Belton (29627)
$59,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29697 ranks #4 of 7 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 29697, 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 (12,207 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 29697 in?
ZIP code 29697 (Williamston) 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 29697?
ZIP code 29697 in Williamston, SC has a population of 12,207 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29697?
The median household income in ZIP 29697 is $68,764, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29697?
The median home value in ZIP 29697 is $206,000, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29697?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29697 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29697?
ZIP code 29697 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 3,323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29697?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29697 are: Retail trade (34), Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29697?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29697 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 29697?
In ZIP code 29697, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 29697?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29697 is 28.5 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 29697?
In ZIP code 29697, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29697?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29697 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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