City

Easley, SC

3 ZIP codes  ·  Pickens County  ·  South Carolina

👥68,718Population
💰$69,437Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$233,847Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 7.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic7.1%
Black7.2%
Asian0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma486 (1.1%)
HS Graduate12,293 (28.7%)
Some College6,346 (14.8%)
Associates5,707 (13.3%)
Bachelors5,576 (13%)
Graduate Degree12,356 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,437 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$233,847 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units29,419
Vacant Units2,087

Income Distribution

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

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Easley, SC

Easley is a city in South Carolina, located in Pickens County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 68,718 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.56 years.

Economically, Easley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,437 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Easley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,847, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $932 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Easley is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.3%).

Easley, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Easley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29640 32,997 $60,596 $197,200 $952 2.4% 33.0% 73.7%
29642 35,721 $77,604 $267,700 $915 2.4% 49.5% 82.5%