City

Honea Path, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Anderson County  ·  South Carolina

👥9,998Population
💰$62,128Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$138,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 6.5%Other: 4.3%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic2.8%
Black6.5%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,300 (36.2%)
Some College1,271 (20%)
Associates671 (10.6%)
Bachelors890 (14%)
Graduate Degree1,189 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 20%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College20.0%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,128 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$138,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$924/mo
Total Housing Units4,232
Vacant Units503

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Honea Path, SC

Honea Path is a city in South Carolina, located in Anderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,998 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Honea Path is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,128 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Honea Path is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $924 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Honea Path is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.47%).

Honea Path, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Honea Path
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29654 9,998 $62,128 $138,400 $924 4.9% 32.7% 79.9%