29670 ZIP Code — Pendleton, SC
Anderson County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29670 is located in Pendleton, South Carolina, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 56.07 square miles and serves a population of 10,422 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.
About ZIP code 29670
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $67,280. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,422
population
56.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29670 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29670
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29670. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pendleton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29625 Anderson (5.5 mi)
29631 Clemson (6.3 mi)
29634 Clemson (6.3 mi)
29632 Clemson (7.1 mi)
29630 Central (7.8 mi)
29657 Liberty (8.5 mi)
29667 Norris (8.6 mi)
29697 Williamston (9.7 mi)
29689 Townville (11.9 mi)
29621 Anderson (12.2 mi)
29642 Easley (12.2 mi)
29678 Seneca (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,422 |
| Population density | 186 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 56.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.6433 |
| Longitude | -82.7152 |
| 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 | 41.1% | 49.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 31.0% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 16.0% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 3.4% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
10,422
Population
186
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$67,280
Median household income
$34,484
Per capita income
$204,200
Median home value
$1,018
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
3,436
Housing units
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
304
Under 5
339
276
5–9
307
213
10–14
237
372
15–19
414
409
20–24
455
573
25–34
638
583
35–44
649
541
45–54
604
382
55–59
426
429
60–64
478
504
65–74
561
287
75–84
320
57
85+
64
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,327 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 8,095 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,793 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.3%
Black or African American
14.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,167 | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,540 | 14.4% |
| Two or more races | 490 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 278 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 144 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.1% | 49.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 31.0% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 16.0% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 3.4% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $67,280 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
$200k–$300k
31.1%
$300k–$500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,018 |
| Owner occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter occupied | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 77.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 11.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.4% |
| Electricity | 72.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,245 | 51.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 189 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 908 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,022 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,227 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,435 | 32.9% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| Married | 52.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
20.7%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 138 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 320 | 13.8% |
| Elementary school | 651 | 28.1% |
| High school | 630 | 27.2% |
| College / grad school | 577 | 24.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Manufacturing
15.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.8%
Professional & management
10.8%
Retail trade
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Other services
6.5%
Construction
3.7%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Public administration
2.2%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.0% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 14.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.9% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
10.7%
18 and over
11.9%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| High blood pressure | 39.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 16.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.8% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 626 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 14.2% |
| 65 and over | 41.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.3% |
| No insurance | 10.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,779 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 226 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 165 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,983 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 9,865 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 6,460 | 62.0% |
| Foreign born | 118 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 439 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 85 | 19.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,704 | 16.4% |
| Arab | 831 | 8% |
| Italian | 449 | 4.3% |
| English | 191 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 73 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 21 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 18 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29670
What city is ZIP code 29670 in?
ZIP code 29670 is primarily assigned to Pendleton, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29670 in?
ZIP code 29670 falls within Anderson County, South Carolina.
Does ZIP code 29670 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 29670 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 29670?
ZIP code 29670 has an estimated population of 10,422 residents, with a density of 186 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29670?
The median home value in ZIP code 29670 is $204,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29670?
The median household income in ZIP code 29670 is $67,280, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29670 in?
ZIP code 29670 observes the EST timezone.