ZIP Code 29642: Population, Income, Housing

State: SC
Total population: 36,852 Household income: $78,221 Rent: $1,033

Overview

Total population
36,852
Rent
$1,033
Year built
1994
Household income
$78,221
Per capita income
$37,900
Poverty rate
10%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 persons
Rent over 30% of income
55.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
South Carolina
County
Anderson County
City
Easley
Total population
36,852
Adults over 25
26,174
Total households
14,852
Household size
2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$78,221
Per capita income
$37,900
Poverty rate
10%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
55.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,033
Year built
1994
Households that rent
17.6%
Households that own
82.4%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
83.7%
Black
7%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
6.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino
93.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
15,585 (88.6%)
Commute time to work
30 mins
Work from home
2,004 (11.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
28.5%
High school graduate or GED
26.5%
Some college or associate degree
12.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
32.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 29642 with: Anderson County, SC Greenville metro area, SC South Carolina United States

ZIP 29642

Total population36,852
Rent$1,033
Year built1994
Household income$78,221
Per capita income$37,900
Poverty rate10%
Unemployment rateN/A

Anderson County, SC

Total population210,478
Rent$989
Year built1988
Household income$66,651
Per capita income$35,910
Poverty rate14.6%
Unemployment rate3.6%

Greenville Metro Area, SC

Total population961,939
Rent$1,150
Year built1990
Household income$71,240
Per capita income$39,451
Poverty rate13%
Unemployment rate3.8%

South Carolina State

Total population5,296,225
Rent$1,180
Year built1992
Household income$69,324
Per capita income$39,236
Poverty rate14.1%
Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP29642 CountyAnderson, SCMetro AreaGreenville metro area, SCStateSouth CarolinaCountryUnited States
Total population36,852210,478961,9395,296,225334,922,499
Rent$1,033$989$1,150$1,180$1,413
Year built19941988199019921980
Household income$78,221$66,651$71,240$69,324$80,734
Per capita income$37,900$35,910$39,451$39,236$44,673
Poverty rate10%14.6%13%14.1%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.6%3.8%4.2%4%

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Summary for 29642

Rent & Income

In 29642, the typical monthly rent is $1,033 and the typical household income is $78,221. Rent here is lower than South Carolina, and household income is higher than South Carolina. The estimated poverty rate is 10%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 17.6% of households. About 55.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 32.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 29642 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 29642 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 29642 compares in South Carolina (58 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,033 5 / 58 from lower rent $891 – $2,380
Household income $78,221 30 / 58 from higher income $46,054 – $133,357
Poverty rate 10% 27 / 58 from lower poverty 4.1% – 26.1%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in South Carolina with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 29642

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 29642 places 5th out of 58 ZIP Codes in South Carolina. Throughout South Carolina, numbers span from $891 in ZIP 29720 up to $2,380 in ZIP 29466.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 30th out of 58 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $46,054 in ZIP 29203 up to $133,357 in ZIP 29466.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 29642 comes 27th out of 58 ZIP Codes. In South Carolina as a whole, the range goes from 4.1% in ZIP 29715 up to 26.1% in ZIP 29203.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 29642 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,033 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 29642

Annual Household Income: $78,221

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 29642

Estimated Rate: 10%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 29642

In ZIP Code 29642, households that rent: 2,612 (17.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,612 17.6%
Owner-Occupied 12,240 82.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 29642

In ZIP Code 29642, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,446 (55.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,446 55.4%
Other renter households 1,166 44.6%
Total renter households 2,612 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 29642

Less than High School: 7,464 people (28.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,945 people (26.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,313 people (12.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,452 people (32.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,174

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.