City

Clemson, SC

4 ZIP codes  ·  Pickens County  ·  South Carolina

👥22,318Population
💰$50,217Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂22.4Median Age
🏠$361,500Median Home Value▲ 30% above avg
🎓75.6%College Grads▲ 95% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 8.1%Asian: 4.2%Other: 4.6%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Black8.1%
Asian4.2%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
59%
25–44
13%
45–64
11%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.4 yrs
Avg HH Size-24.87
Below Poverty26.2% ▲ 162% above avg
College Grads75.6% ▲ 95% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma121 (1.9%)
HS Graduate802 (12.7%)
Some College424 (6.7%)
Associates750 (11.9%)
Bachelors532 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree3,681 (58.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 12.7%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 58.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad12.7%
Some College6.7%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate58.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.7%Renter: 58.3%Tenure
Owner41.7%
Renter58.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,217 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$361,500 ▲ 30% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$954/mo
Total Housing Units7,215
Vacant Units862

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Clemson, SC

Clemson is a city in South Carolina, located in Pickens County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,318 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.38 years.

Economically, Clemson is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,217 is below the national average. Approximately 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Clemson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $361,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $954 per month.

The population of Clemson is highly educated. 75.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.64%).

Clemson, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Clemson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29631 16,363 $50,217 $361,500 $954 3.9% 66.7% 41.7%