29645 ZIP Code — Gray Court, SC

Laurens County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29645 is located in Gray Court, South Carolina, within Laurens County. It covers approximately 106.57 square miles and serves a population of 10,644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29645

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,169. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29645 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,644

population

106.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29645 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29645

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29645. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gray Court	Acceptable
Gray Court	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29360 Laurens (7.1 mi) 29644 Fountain Inn (8 mi) 29692 Ware Shoals (12.6 mi) 29680 Simpsonville (13 mi) 29335 Enoree (14.3 mi) 29681 Simpsonville (14.6 mi) 29388 Woodruff (14.6 mi) 29654 Honea Path (15.4 mi) 29384 Waterloo (16.3 mi) 29662 Mauldin (17.5 mi) 29370 Mountville (17.9 mi) 29669 Pelzer (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,644
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	106.57 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	34.5731
Longitude	-82.1221
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	54.5%	56.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	29.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	11.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

10,644

Population

100

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$52,169

Median household income

$28,194

Per capita income

$147,800

Median home value

$866

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

4,073

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

353

Under 5

373

321

5–9

339

295

10–14

312

224

15–19

237

275

20–24

292

629

25–34

665

561

35–44

594

693

45–54

734

573

55–59

606

288

60–64

304

637

65–74

675

278

75–84

294

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,329	21.9%
18 and over	8,315	78.1%
65 and over	1,976	18.6%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.8%

Black or African American 13.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

Other race 5.2%

Two or more races 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,034	69.8%
Black or African American	1,509	13.1%
Hispanic or Latino	858	7.5%
Other race	596	5.2%
Two or more races	487	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	56.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	29.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	11.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$52,169

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,800
Median rent / month	$866
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	56.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.7%
Electricity	71.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	1.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,257	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	414	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	608	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	999	23.4%
Households with children under 18	1,256	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,466	34.3%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	23.9%
Married	56.4%	51.5%
Separated	4.4%	2.7%
Widowed	3.5%	11.6%
Divorced	7.6%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	102	5.3%
Kindergarten	238	12.4%
Elementary school	982	51.0%
High school	386	20.0%
College / grad school	219	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.5%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 9.4%

Professional & management 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 23.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	649	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,918	93.2%
Spanish	554	5.6%
Other Indo-European	548	5.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,087	94.8%
Born in same state	10,021	94.1%
Born in different state	7,569	71.1%
Foreign born	66	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	557	5.2%
Not a US citizen	80	14.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,419	13.3%
French	998	9.4%
Italian	733	6.9%
German	34	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	0.2%
Irish	19	0.2%
English	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29645

What city is ZIP code 29645 in?

ZIP code 29645 is primarily assigned to Gray Court, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29645 in?

ZIP code 29645 falls within Laurens County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29645?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29645?

18% of residents in ZIP code 29645 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 29645 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 29645 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29645?

The median home value in ZIP code 29645 is $147,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 29645 in?

ZIP code 29645 observes the EST timezone.