29654 ZIP Code — Honea Path, SC

Anderson County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29654 is located in Honea Path, South Carolina, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 119.13 square miles and serves a population of 9,505 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29654

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 $115,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,265. 38% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29654 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,505

population

119.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29654 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29654

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29654. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Honea Path	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29638 Donalds (5.7 mi) 29627 Belton (6.9 mi) 29692 Ware Shoals (8.2 mi) 29639 Due West (11.9 mi) 29653 Hodges (12.5 mi) 29695 Hodges (12.8 mi) 29669 Pelzer (13.4 mi) 29621 Anderson (15 mi) 29645 Gray Court (15.4 mi) 29624 Anderson (15.9 mi) 29384 Waterloo (17 mi) 29680 Simpsonville (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,505
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	119.13 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	34.4522
Longitude	-82.3487
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	48.5%	49.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	31.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	16.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,505

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$54,265

Median household income

$27,729

Per capita income

$115,500

Median home value

$855

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

3,328

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

364

Under 5

323

424

5–9

378

229

10–14

204

225

15–19

200

283

20–24

252

574

25–34

510

521

35–44

464

646

45–54

574

389

55–59

347

376

60–64

335

704

65–74

626

194

75–84

172

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,177	22.9%
18 and over	7,328	77.1%
65 and over	1,887	19.9%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Black or African American 5.3%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,541	89.5%
Black or African American	507	5.3%
Two or more races	438	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	42	0.4%
Other race	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	49.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	31.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	16.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$54,265

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,500
Median rent / month	$855
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.3%
Electricity	58.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	4.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,875	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	140	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	771	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	804	22.4%
Households with children under 18	1,047	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,127	31.4%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	20.9%
Married	54.7%	55.4%
Separated	3.3%	6.2%
Widowed	3.2%	8.8%
Divorced	8.4%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	269	13.3%
Kindergarten	189	9.3%
Elementary school	992	48.9%
High school	327	16.1%
College / grad school	251	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Manufacturing 24.6%

Retail trade 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Public administration 7.4%

Construction 6.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	552	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,818	92.8%
Spanish	56	0.6%
Other Indo-European	15	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,301	97.9%
Born in same state	9,282	97.7%
Born in different state	7,217	75.9%
Foreign born	19	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	204	2.1%
Not a US citizen	158	77.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,268	13.3%
French	1,067	11.2%
Italian	817	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	0.1%
English	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29654

What city is ZIP code 29654 in?

ZIP code 29654 is primarily assigned to Honea Path, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29654 in?

ZIP code 29654 falls within Anderson County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29654 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 29654 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29654?

15% of residents in ZIP code 29654 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29654 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 29654 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29654?

The median home value in ZIP code 29654 is $115,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 29654 in?

ZIP code 29654 observes the EST timezone.