City

Iva, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Anderson County  ·  South Carolina

👥8,078Population
💰$55,305Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$140,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.9% Female 56.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 8%Other: 4.8%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black8.0%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,080 (41%)
Some College878 (17.3%)
Associates457 (9%)
Bachelors804 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree813 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College17.3%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,305 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$140,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units3,711
Vacant Units633

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Iva, SC

Iva is a city in South Carolina, located in Anderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,078 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Iva is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,305 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Iva is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iva is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Iva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29655 8,078 $55,305 $140,300 $814 5.7% 31.9% 86.2%