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Honea Path, SC
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Population
3,739
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,064
ZIP codes
0
Honea Path and its ZIP codes
Honea Path at a glance
- Honea Path is about 6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,900 a year, 53% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,400 (40% below South Carolina) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for Honea Path, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Honea Path, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,900
Poverty rate
33.6%
Median home value
$155,400
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (323), Scottish Americans (206), Italian Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Honea Path.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.4 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
Honea Path, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Honea Path, 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
90° / 31°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Honea Path, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Honea Path
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DonaldsTown | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BeltonCity | 7.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Due WestTown | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Ware ShoalsTown | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| Ware PlaceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WilliamstonTown | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| HodgesTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| AntrevilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| PelzerTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| West PelzerTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| CokesburyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| AndersonCity | 15 mi | 16 |
| Homeland ParkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| Lake SecessionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| StarrTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Honea Path, SC in?
- Honea Path is in Anderson County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Honea Path, SC?
- About 3,739 people live in Honea Path, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Honea Path?
- Nearby places include Donalds (5.7 mi), Princeton (6.5 mi), Belton (7.8 mi), Due West (7.8 mi), Ware Shoals (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023