ZIP Code 29631 -- Clemson, SC

Pickens | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 8.2x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • With 63.16% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
  • With a median age of 23.00, this is a very young community — likely home to a university campus or young professional hub.

Quick Overview

Population
16,849
Unknown
Median Income
$48,800
Home Value
$400,400
Median Rent
$1,053
Median Age
23.00
Diversity Index
40.10
Moderate
Cost of Living
120.9
significantly above average
Unemployment
3.8%

About ZIP Code 29631

ZIP code 29631 in Clemson, South Carolina is a unknown area with a population of 16,849. The median household income is $48,800, which is This is 35% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $400,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 8.2x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 120.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 23.00 years. Approximately 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Pickens, SC.

Population & Age

Total Population
16,849
Median Age
23.00
Male Population
9,605
57.0%
Female Population
7,244
43.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
40.10 Moderate
White
78.7%
Black or African American
7.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Asian
5.3%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.3%
Other Race
1.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$48,800
Mean Household Income
$90,600
Per Capita Income
$35,954
Below Poverty Line
37.1%

This is 35% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$400,400
Median Rent
$1,053
Total Housing Units
7,315
Occupied Units
6,556
Vacant Units
759
10.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1988
Owner Occupied
40.8%
Renter Occupied
59.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 8.2x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 40.8% Renter 59.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 36.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
8,005
Employment Rate
96.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
67.8%
Carpool
11.1%
Public Transit
3.9%
Work from Home
8.3%

Cost of Living Index

120.9
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 29631 is 20.9% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Clemson

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
29634 6,048 N/A N/A

Other ZIP Codes in Pickens

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29642 Easley 36,852 $78,221
29640 Easley 33,142 $62,207
29671 Pickens 18,666 $61,749
29657 Liberty 16,390 $64,833
29630 Central 15,982 $55,264
29682 Six mile 3,957 $83,808

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 29631

ZIP code 29631 (Clemson, SC) has a total population of 16,849 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 23.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 29631 is $48,800 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 35% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 29631 is primarily located in Clemson, South Carolina (SC). It falls within Pickens County.

The median home value in ZIP code 29631 is $400,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,053.

The median age in ZIP code 29631 is 23.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 29631 has a cost of living index of 120.90 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 29631, 63.16% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 36.90% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 29631 is 3.77%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 8.28% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.