ZIP Code 29671 -- Pickens, SC

Pickens | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 82.73% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
18,666
Unknown
Median Income
$61,749
Home Value
$216,000
Median Rent
$961
Median Age
42.90
Diversity Index
25.20
Low
Cost of Living
78.3
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.9%

About ZIP Code 29671

ZIP code 29671 in Pickens, South Carolina is a unknown area with a population of 18,666. The median household income is $61,749, which is This is 18% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $216,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 78.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 42.90 years. Approximately 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Pickens, SC.

Population & Age

Total Population
18,666
Median Age
42.90
Male Population
9,188
49.2%
Female Population
9,478
50.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
25.20 Low
White
87.8%
Black or African American
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.0%
Other Race
0.9%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$61,749
Mean Household Income
$84,333
Per Capita Income
$34,746
Below Poverty Line
11.7%

This is 18% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$216,000
Median Rent
$961
Total Housing Units
8,386
Occupied Units
7,424
Vacant Units
962
11.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1986
Owner Occupied
82.7%
Renter Occupied
17.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.5x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 82.7% Renter 17.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 86.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 7.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
9,467
Employment Rate
97.1%
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
79.9%
Carpool
10.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.9%

Cost of Living Index

78.3
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 29671 is 21.7% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Pickens

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29642 Easley 36,852 $78,221
29640 Easley 33,142 $62,207
29631 Clemson 16,849 $48,800
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 29671

ZIP code 29671 (Pickens, SC) has a total population of 18,666 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 42.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 29671 is $61,749 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 18% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 29671 is primarily located in Pickens, South Carolina (SC). It falls within Pickens County.

The median home value in ZIP code 29671 is $216,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $961.

The median age in ZIP code 29671 is 42.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 29671 has a cost of living index of 78.32 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 29671, 19.16% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 7.15% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 29671 is 2.89%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 7.93% 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.