29655 ZIP Code — Iva, SC

Anderson County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29655 is located in Iva, South Carolina, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 140.56 square miles and serves a population of 8,033 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29655

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 $107,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,919. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29655 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,033

population

140.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iva	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29684 Starr (8.9 mi) 29624 Anderson (11.1 mi) 29628 Calhoun Falls (11.2 mi) 29639 Due West (12.2 mi) 29620 Abbeville (13.1 mi) 29626 Anderson (13.6 mi) 30635 Elberton (13.9 mi) 29621 Anderson (15.3 mi) 30643 Hartwell (16.4 mi) 30634 Dewy Rose (17.8 mi) 29638 Donalds (18 mi) 29627 Belton (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,033
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	140.56 sq mi
Water area	10.50 sq mi
Latitude	34.2711
Longitude	-82.6370
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	58.9%	49.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	31.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	16.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,033

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$48,919

Median household income

$25,075

Per capita income

$107,400

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

3,245

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

203

Under 5

253

110

5–9

138

165

10–14

206

436

15–19

544

195

20–24

244

250

25–34

311

419

35–44

523

451

45–54

562

168

55–59

210

342

60–64

426

490

65–74

610

250

75–84

312

85+

119

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,680	20.9%
18 and over	6,353	79.1%
65 and over	1,877	23.4%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Black or African American 8.3%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,043	87.3%
Black or African American	673	8.3%
Two or more races	278	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	39	0.5%
Other race	31	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	49.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	31.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	16.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$48,919

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,400
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	23.6%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	79.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,908	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	182	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	528	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	504	16.1%
Households with children under 18	1,112	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,466	47.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	32.5%
Married	59.0%	50.8%
Separated	1.9%	3.7%
Widowed	6.2%	7.6%
Divorced	7.3%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	1.3%
Kindergarten	57	3.6%
Elementary school	411	25.7%
High school	809	50.6%
College / grad school	303	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 24.2%

Retail trade 15.2%

Professional & management 10.1%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Construction 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Public administration 2.5%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 30.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	591	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,577	94.3%
Spanish	37	0.5%
Other Indo-European	34	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,941	98.9%
Born in same state	7,923	98.6%
Born in different state	5,744	71.5%
Foreign born	18	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	92	1.1%
Not a US citizen	80	87.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	960	12%
French	685	8.5%
Arab	659	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	22	0.3%
English	18	0.2%
Norwegian	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29655

What city is ZIP code 29655 in?

ZIP code 29655 is primarily assigned to Iva, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29655 in?

ZIP code 29655 falls within Anderson County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29655 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 29655 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29655 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 29655 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29655?

18% of residents in ZIP code 29655 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29655?

The median home value in ZIP code 29655 is $107,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 29655 in?

ZIP code 29655 observes the EST timezone.