29669 ZIP Code — Pelzer, SC

Anderson County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29669 is located in Pelzer, South Carolina, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 61.66 square miles and serves a population of 13,789 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29669

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $177,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,773. 44% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29669 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,789

population

61.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29669 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29669

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29669. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pelzer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29697 Williamston (6.2 mi) 29673 Piedmont (6.8 mi) 29680 Simpsonville (9 mi) 29627 Belton (9.9 mi) 29605 Greenville (10.6 mi) 29642 Easley (12.2 mi) 29662 Mauldin (12.5 mi) 29654 Honea Path (13.4 mi) 29607 Greenville (13.5 mi) 29644 Fountain Inn (13.8 mi) 29621 Anderson (13.9 mi) 29611 Greenville (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,789
Population density	224 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	61.66 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	34.6319
Longitude	-82.4356
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	49.1%	49.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	31.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	16.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

13,789

Population

224

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$56,773

Median household income

$26,014

Per capita income

$177,700

Median home value

$826

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

4,760

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

294

Under 5

285

508

5–9

492

544

10–14

528

362

15–19

351

329

20–24

319

704

25–34

682

947

35–44

918

887

45–54

859

403

55–59

390

783

60–64

758

941

65–74

911

256

75–84

248

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,158	22.9%
18 and over	10,631	77.1%
65 and over	2,446	17.7%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.7%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Two or more races 6.7%

Black or African American 6.6%

Other race 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	11,405	76.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,074	7.2%
Two or more races	992	6.7%
Black or African American	982	6.6%
Other race	410	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	49.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	31.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	16.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$56,773

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,700
Median rent / month	$826
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.7%
Electricity	62.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,598	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	443	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	750	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,237	24.6%
Households with children under 18	1,417	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,874	37.3%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	18.9%
Married	48.8%	50.0%
Separated	2.6%	3.6%
Widowed	5.5%	11.7%
Divorced	13.9%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.5%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	279	9.1%
Kindergarten	83	2.7%
Elementary school	1,758	57.5%
High school	585	19.1%
College / grad school	354	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.1%

Retail trade 18.0%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Construction 10.9%

Other services 7.3%

Professional & management 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 21.0%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	921	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,210	95.8%
Spanish	430	3.3%
Other Indo-European	288	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,268	96.2%
Born in same state	13,153	95.4%
Born in different state	8,563	62.1%
Foreign born	115	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	521	3.8%
Not a US citizen	163	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,951	14.1%
Arab	1,914	13.9%
French	1,476	10.7%
Polish	159	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	56	0.4%
English	38	0.3%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29669

What city is ZIP code 29669 in?

ZIP code 29669 is primarily assigned to Pelzer, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29669 in?

ZIP code 29669 falls within Anderson County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29669 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 29669 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29669 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 29669 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29669?

15% of residents in ZIP code 29669 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29669?

The median home value in ZIP code 29669 is $177,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 29669 in?

ZIP code 29669 observes the EST timezone.