City

Pelzer, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Anderson County  ·  South Carolina

👥14,712Population
💰$65,603Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$190,200Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.9%Hispanic: 11.9%Black: 6.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White78.9%
Hispanic11.9%
Black6.4%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma115 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,558 (28.9%)
Some College2,058 (23.3%)
Associates1,105 (12.5%)
Bachelors866 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree2,141 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 23.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College23.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,603 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$190,200 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units5,928
Vacant Units732

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Pelzer, SC

Pelzer is a city in South Carolina, located in Anderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,712 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Pelzer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,603 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pelzer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $831 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pelzer is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pelzer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29669 14,712 $65,603 $190,200 $831 6.1% 34.0% 83.2%