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Easley, SC
City in Pickens County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29642.
Population
24,841
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,889
ZIP codes
1
Easley and its ZIP codes
Easley at a glance
- Easley is about 11 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $66,299, 4% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,500 and median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Easley, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Easley, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,299
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$263,500
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,799), German Americans (2,768), Mexican Americans (1,141).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pickens County. PPP loans are for Easley.
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
How people get to work
Easley, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Easley, 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
90° / 30°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Easley, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Easley
1 in or overlapping Easley. Population shown
Cities near Easley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArialCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.6 |
| PowdersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 13.8 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.6 |
| BereaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 7.7 |
| LibertyCity | 7.5 mi | 4.9 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 6.8 |
| DacusvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.2 |
| JudsonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| DuneanCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| City ViewCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| PickensCity | 9.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Golden GroveCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Sans SouciCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.3 |
| PiedmontCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 8.6 |
| GanttCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 9.8 |
| NorrisTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Easley, SC in?
- Easley is in Pickens County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Easley, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Easley include 29642.
- What is the population of Easley, SC?
- About 24,841 people live in Easley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Easley?
- Nearby places include Arial (4.5 mi), Powdersville (5.1 mi), Welcome (6.1 mi), Berea (7.4 mi), Liberty (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023