29689 ZIP Code — Townville, SC

Anderson County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29689 is located in Townville, South Carolina, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 34.55 square miles and serves a population of 4,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29689

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 $294,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 29689 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,057

population

34.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29689 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29689

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29689. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Townville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29643 Fair Play (6.4 mi) 29625 Anderson (7 mi) 29678 Seneca (7.3 mi) 29626 Anderson (8.5 mi) 29632 Clemson (10.6 mi) 30643 Hartwell (10.9 mi) 29631 Clemson (11.2 mi) 29634 Clemson (11.3 mi) 29670 Pendleton (11.9 mi) 29684 Starr (12.9 mi) 30553 Lavonia (13.8 mi) 30516 Bowersville (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,057
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	34.55 sq mi
Water area	6.73 sq mi
Latitude	34.5240
Longitude	-82.8657
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	47.1%	49.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	31.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	16.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,057

Population

117

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$62,125

Median household income

$51,093

Per capita income

$294,100

Median home value

$792

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

2,381

Housing units

39.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

166

Under 5

192

5–9

109

10–14

15–19

20–24

224

25–34

258

278

35–44

319

227

45–54

262

163

55–59

188

153

60–64

177

265

65–74

304

110

75–84

127

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	756	18.6%
18 and over	3,301	81.4%
65 and over	870	21.4%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Black or African American 1.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,941	97.1%
Black or African American	52	1.3%
Two or more races	52	1.3%
Asian	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	49.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	31.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	16.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 11.9%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 11.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	11.9%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	11.9%
Median income	$62,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 24.8%

$500k–$1M 21.4%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$294,100
Median rent / month	$792
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	33.1%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	38.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.4%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	29.3%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.6%
Electricity	82.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	952	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	146	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	327	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	372	20.7%
Households with children under 18	373	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	590	32.8%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	13.4%
Married	62.7%	56.8%
Separated	2.2%	8.3%
Widowed	1.9%	7.5%
Divorced	9.1%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 19.4%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 16.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	39.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.4%
Kindergarten	34	6.3%
Elementary school	271	50.1%
High school	100	18.5%
College / grad school	123	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Manufacturing 23.3%

Retail trade 13.4%

Professional & management 11.8%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Construction 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.7%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 38.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	13.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	296	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,699	91.2%
Spanish	22	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,928	96.8%
Born in same state	3,895	96.0%
Born in different state	2,368	58.4%
Foreign born	33	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	129	3.2%
Not a US citizen	42	32.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	659	16.2%
Italian	587	14.5%
French	474	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	1.2%
German	39	1%
Polish	21	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	99.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29689

What city is ZIP code 29689 in?

ZIP code 29689 is primarily assigned to Townville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29689 in?

ZIP code 29689 falls within Anderson County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29689 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 29689 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 29689?

ZIP code 29689 has an estimated population of 4,057 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29689?

The median home value in ZIP code 29689 is $294,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29689?

The median household income in ZIP code 29689 is $62,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29689 in?

ZIP code 29689 observes the EST timezone.