29635 ZIP Code — Cleveland, SC

Greenville County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29635 is located in Cleveland, South Carolina, within Greenville County. It covers approximately 53.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29635

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,861. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 29635 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,312

population

53.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29635 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29635

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29635. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cleveland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29661 Marietta (5.1 mi) 28718 Cedar Mountain (5.3 mi) 29671 Pickens (10.3 mi) 28712 Brevard (12.1 mi) 28790 Zirconia (12.4 mi) 29690 Travelers Rest (12.5 mi) 29640 Easley (12.6 mi) 28772 Rosman (12.6 mi) 28766 Penrose (13.2 mi) 29685 Sunset (13.7 mi) 28739 Hendersonville (13.9 mi) 29617 Greenville (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,312
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	53.18 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	35.0696
Longitude	-82.6337
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	34.7%	40.1%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	31.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	21.7%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	7.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,312

Population

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$64,861

Median household income

$26,220

Per capita income

$184,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

819

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

103

60–64

105

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	314	23.9%
18 and over	998	76.1%
65 and over	401	30.6%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,294	98.6%
Black or African American	13	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	40.1%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	31.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	21.7%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	7.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 25.3%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	25.3%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$64,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 20.9%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	47.5%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	28.3%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	1.5%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	65.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.1%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	303	67.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	41	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	88	19.7%
Households with children under 18	140	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	245	54.9%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	20.3%
Married	70.2%	58.9%
Separated	1.0%	1.8%
Widowed	2.9%	11.1%
Divorced	4.4%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	2.6%
Elementary school	157	59.2%
High school	50	18.9%
College / grad school	51	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.7%

Retail trade 19.2%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Construction 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 7.0%

Other services 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.9%
Carpool	22.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.9%
Retirement income	47.5%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	19.4%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	22.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	53.8%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,202	91.6%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,285	97.9%
Born in same state	1,281	97.6%
Born in different state	727	55.4%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	27	2.1%
Not a US citizen	13	48.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	274	20.9%
Italian	217	16.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	125	9.5%
English	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	89.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29635

What city is ZIP code 29635 in?

ZIP code 29635 is primarily assigned to Cleveland, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29635 in?

ZIP code 29635 falls within Greenville County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29635 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 29635 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29635 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 29635 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 29635 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 29635 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29635 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 29635 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29635 in?

ZIP code 29635 observes the EST timezone.