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West Pelzer, SC
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Population
1,320
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,109
ZIP codes
0
West Pelzer and its ZIP codes
West Pelzer at a glance
- West Pelzer is about 12 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,750, 22% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,500 (33% below South Carolina) and median rent is $819 a month.
Local data for West Pelzer, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Pelzer, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,750
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$172,500
Median rent
$819/mo
Homeownership
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (135), Arab Americans (120), German Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for West Pelzer.
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
West Pelzer, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Pelzer, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near West Pelzer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PelzerTown | 0.8 mi | 1 |
| WilliamstonTown | 1.7 mi | 3.8 |
| PiedmontCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Ware PlaceCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Golden GroveCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.8 |
| BeltonCity | 8.2 mi | 3.8 |
| PowdersvilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 13.8 |
| GanttCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.8 |
| ConesteeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| DuneanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| NorthlakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| AndersonCity | 13 mi | 16 |
| MauldinCity | 13 mi | 12.4 |
| JudsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| EasleyCity | 13 mi | 13.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Pelzer, SC in?
- West Pelzer is in Anderson County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of West Pelzer, SC?
- About 1,320 people live in West Pelzer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Pelzer?
- Nearby places include Pelzer (0.8 mi), Williamston (1.7 mi), Piedmont (4.6 mi), Ware Place (5.1 mi), Golden Grove (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023