🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

29621

Anderson

ZIP Code 29621 is a standard zip code serving Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina (SC), in Anderson County, United States. It has an estimated population of 39,101 with a median household income of $49,703. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: South Carolina (SC)
County: Anderson
City: Anderson
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 34.526100
Longitude: -82.630400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 85.63 mi²
Water Area: 1.92 mi²
Population Density: 457.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.655610°N, 34.325067°S, -82.509281°E, -82.720754°W

With 39,101 residents spread across 85.63 square miles, this area has a population density of 457.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

39,101

Population

90th percentile

$49,703

Median Income

50th percentile

$158,900

Median Home Value

60th percentile

85.63 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 29621 is $49,703, and the median home value is $158,900.

Housing

17,262

Total Units

15,539

Occupied Units

90.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Anderson, SC.

29622

Anderson

29623

Anderson

29624

Anderson

29625

Anderson

29626

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