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Pelzer, SC
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Population
1,722
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,688
ZIP codes
0
Pelzer and its ZIP codes
Pelzer at a glance
- Pelzer is about 9.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,134, 16% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,100 (31% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,029 a month.
Local data for Pelzer, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pelzer, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,134
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$178,100
Median rent
$1,029/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (188), German Americans (136), Italian Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Pelzer.
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
Pelzer, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pelzer, 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 Pelzer, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Pelzer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West PelzerTown | 0.8 mi | 0.6 |
| WilliamstonTown | 2 mi | 3.8 |
| Ware PlaceCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| PiedmontCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Golden GroveCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.8 |
| BeltonCity | 8.4 mi | 3.8 |
| PowdersvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 13.8 |
| GanttCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.8 |
| ConesteeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| DuneanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| MauldinCity | 13 mi | 12.4 |
| JudsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| SimpsonvilleCity | 13 mi | 9.7 |
| EasleyCity | 13 mi | 13.2 |
| AndersonCity | 14 mi | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pelzer, SC in?
- Pelzer is in Anderson County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Pelzer, SC?
- About 1,722 people live in Pelzer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pelzer?
- Nearby places include West Pelzer (0.8 mi), Williamston (2 mi), Ware Place (4.4 mi), Piedmont (4.5 mi), Golden Grove (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023