City

Anderson, SC

6 ZIP codes  ·  Anderson County  ·  South Carolina

👥100,101Population
💰$59,984Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$203,602Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.1%Hispanic: 5%Black: 19.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White69.1%
Hispanic5.0%
Black19.6%
Asian1.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma1,006 (1.6%)
HS Graduate18,196 (29.2%)
Some College9,337 (15%)
Associates8,671 (13.9%)
Bachelors7,482 (12%)
Graduate Degree17,641 (28.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 15%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College15.0%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,984 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$203,602 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$965/mo
Total Housing Units45,869
Vacant Units4,522

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Anderson, SC

Anderson is a city in South Carolina, located in Anderson County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 100,101 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.47 years.

Economically, Anderson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,983 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Anderson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,602, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $964 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anderson is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.08%).

Anderson, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Anderson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29621 44,458 $71,446 $252,700 $1,023 5.7% 52.2% 74.8%
29624 14,490 $31,808 $80,100 $778 6.3% 19.3% 51.6%
29625 27,475 $58,746 $210,100 $1,015 2.7% 36.6% 70.9%
29626 13,678 $55,063 $161,800 $871 11.2% 26.6% 81.4%

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