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Anderson, SC
City in Anderson County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29621.
Population
30,051
Land area
16sq mi
People per sq mi
1,877
ZIP codes
1
Anderson and its ZIP codes
Anderson at a glance
- Anderson is about 11 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $46,933 a year, 32% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,200 (16% below South Carolina) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Anderson, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anderson, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,933
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$218,200
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,932), German Americans (1,842), Scottish Americans (683).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Anderson.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,229
72,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,021
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,186 per person
How people get to work
Anderson, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
859
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
50.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anderson, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Anderson
1 in or overlapping Anderson. Population shown
Cities near Anderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Homeland ParkCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.7 |
| NorthlakeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.1 |
| Sandy SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.9 |
| BeltonCity | 8.8 mi | 3.8 |
| La FranceCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.3 |
| StarrTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| PendletonTown | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| WilliamstonTown | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| West PelzerTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PelzerTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| ClemsonCity | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| IvaTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Clemson UniversityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Honea PathTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Reed Creek, GACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 23.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anderson, SC in?
- Anderson is in Anderson County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Anderson, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Anderson include 29621.
- What is the population of Anderson, SC?
- About 30,051 people live in Anderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anderson?
- Nearby places include Centerville (3.8 mi), Homeland Park (4 mi), Northlake (4 mi), Sandy Springs (7.8 mi), Belton (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023