County

Anderson County, SC

16 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  South Carolina

👥184,721Population
💰$61,715Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$193,911Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.9%Hispanic: 5%Black: 14.4%Asian: 1%Other: 4.1%Race
White74.9%
Hispanic5.0%
Black14.4%
Asian1.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma1,554 (1.4%)
HS Graduate35,222 (30.9%)
Some College18,927 (16.6%)
Associates14,894 (13.1%)
Bachelors13,742 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree29,597 (26%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College16.6%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,715 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$193,910 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$939/mo
Total Housing Units82,906
Vacant Units8,794

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Anderson County, SC

Anderson County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 184,721 residents. With a median age of 41.27, it is a middle-aged county.

Anderson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,714 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Anderson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $193,910 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $939. Homeownership rates are high at 75.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Anderson County are primarily White (74.91%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Anderson County, SC is a solidly middle-class area in South Carolina. The 16 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Anderson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
29621 Anderson 44,458 $71,446 $252,700 $1,023 5.7% 52.2%
29624 Anderson 14,490 $31,808 $80,100 $778 6.3% 19.3%
29625 Anderson 27,475 $58,746 $210,100 $1,015 2.7% 36.6%
29626 Anderson 13,678 $55,063 $161,800 $871 11.2% 26.6%
29627 Belton 16,518 $57,353 $154,200 $890 5.8% 24.9%
29654 Honea Path 9,998 $62,128 $138,400 $924 4.9% 32.7%
29655 Iva 8,078 $55,305 $140,300 $814 5.7% 31.9%
29669 Pelzer 14,712 $65,603 $190,200 $831 6.1% 34.0%
29670 Pendleton 11,310 $70,217 $227,600 $1,039 3.8% 50.2%
29684 Starr 5,431 $58,047 $170,100 $915 7.1% 30.5%
29689 Townville 4,147 $71,250 $337,100 $845 6.3% 55.1%
29697 Williamston 14,426 $70,030 $185,800 $968 2.7% 36.7%