City

Pickens, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pickens County  ·  South Carolina

👥19,210Population
💰$65,429Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$202,100Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 5.8%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic1.4%
Black5.8%
Asian1.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (1%)
HS Graduate4,001 (33.6%)
Some College2,103 (17.6%)
Associates1,685 (14.1%)
Bachelors1,831 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree2,183 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College17.6%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,429 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$202,100 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$917/mo
Total Housing Units8,371
Vacant Units1,120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Pickens, SC

Pickens is a city in South Carolina, located in Pickens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,210 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Pickens is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,429 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pickens is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $917 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pickens is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pickens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29671 19,210 $65,429 $202,100 $917 2.5% 33.7% 83.4%