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Clemson, SC
City in Pickens County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29631.
Population
18,072
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,275
ZIP codes
1
Clemson and its ZIP codes
Clemson at a glance
- Clemson is about 13 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $49,520, 29% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $398,400 (54% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,007 a month.
Local data for Clemson, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clemson, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,520
Poverty rate
36.0%
Median home value
$398,400
Median rent
$1,007/mo
Homeownership
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher
59.4%
Median age
24.8
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,884), German Americans (2,235), Italian Americans (1,107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pickens County. PPP loans are for Clemson.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,781
40,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$960M
FY 2026, $7,303 per person
PPP loans
$27.1M
351 loans, 4,172 jobs reported
How people get to work
Clemson, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit3.5%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clemson, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
128
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clemson, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Clemson
1 in or overlapping Clemson. Population shown
Cities near Clemson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson UniversityCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.1 |
| CentralTown | 3.1 mi | 3.3 |
| PendletonTown | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| La FranceCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| NorrisTown | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| CateecheeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Sandy SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.9 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| NewryCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| SenecaCity | 8.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Six MileTown | 9 mi | 2 |
| LibertyCity | 9.5 mi | 4.9 |
| NorthlakeCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.1 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| Keowee KeyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| AndersonCity | 14 mi | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clemson, SC in?
- Clemson is in Pickens County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Clemson, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clemson include 29631.
- What is the population of Clemson, SC?
- About 18,072 people live in Clemson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clemson?
- Nearby places include Clemson University (2 mi), Central (3.1 mi), Pendleton (3.3 mi), La France (4.9 mi), Norris (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023