29621 ZIP Code — Anderson, SC
Anderson County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29621 is located in Anderson, South Carolina, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 87.13 square miles and serves a population of 44,260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.
About ZIP code 29621
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
The gap between median ($71,438) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
44,260
population
87.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29621 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29621
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Anderson | Acceptable |
| Anderson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29624 Anderson (4.2 mi)
29627 Belton (8.4 mi)
29626 Anderson (9 mi)
29625 Anderson (10.1 mi)
29684 Starr (10.2 mi)
29697 Williamston (11 mi)
29670 Pendleton (12.2 mi)
29669 Pelzer (13.9 mi)
29689 Townville (14.8 mi)
29654 Honea Path (15 mi)
29655 Iva (15.3 mi)
29638 Donalds (17.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,260 |
| Population density | 508 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 87.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.79 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.4909 |
| Longitude | -82.6086 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 864 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.8% | 49.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 31.0% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 16.0% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 3.4% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
44,260
Population
508
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$71,438
Median household income
$38,851
Per capita income
$239,900
Median home value
$950
Median monthly rent
74.9%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
14,337
Housing units
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,226
Under 5
1,404
1,205
5–9
1,381
1,340
10–14
1,534
1,734
15–19
1,987
1,329
20–24
1,522
2,225
25–34
2,549
2,303
35–44
2,637
2,600
45–54
2,978
1,545
55–59
1,769
1,205
60–64
1,380
2,144
65–74
2,456
1,370
75–84
1,570
404
85+
463
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,042 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 34,218 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 8,407 | 19.0% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.1%
Black or African American
16.3%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,467 | 74.1% |
| Black or African American | 7,383 | 16.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,935 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 979 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 899 | 2% |
| Other race | 431 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.8% | 49.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 31.0% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 16.0% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 3.4% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $71,438 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
20.2%
$200k–$300k
27.8%
$300k–$500k
23.9%
$500k–$1M
8.3%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,900 |
| Median rent / month | $950 |
| Owner occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter occupied | 25.1% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 73.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 27.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.9% |
| Electricity | 60.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,326 | 54.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 621 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,494 | 14.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,626 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,183 | 30.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,732 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.9% | 26.5% |
| Married | 59.0% | 51.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
23.9%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 796 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 489 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,460 | 39.5% |
| High school | 2,230 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 3,324 | 29.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.2%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Retail trade
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Professional & management
7.2%
Other services
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Construction
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.3% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 4.6% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
25.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 31.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,001 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.6% |
| Public insurance | 34.8% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,630 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 661 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 172 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 225 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 257 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,294 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 41,991 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 26,207 | 59.2% |
| Foreign born | 303 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,966 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,292 | 65.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,149 | 16.2% |
| Italian | 4,341 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 3,678 | 8.3% |
| Polish | 399 | 0.9% |
| English | 363 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 106 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 71 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 32 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29621
What city is ZIP code 29621 in?
ZIP code 29621 is primarily assigned to Anderson, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29621 in?
ZIP code 29621 falls within Anderson County, South Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 29621?
ZIP code 29621 has an estimated population of 44,260 residents, with a density of 508 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29621?
The median household income in ZIP code 29621 is $71,438, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29621?
The median home value in ZIP code 29621 is $239,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 29621 in?
ZIP code 29621 observes the EST timezone.