Anderson city, SC

ZIP 29621 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Anderson city, SC (29621)

Median Income

$71,446

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,778

Wealth inflow

Population

44,458

Unemployment

5.7%

2.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,778 for ZIP 29621 (Anderson city, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.7%+53% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-61% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.4%-37% vs US avg

1,340

Establishments

32,235

Employees

~24 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction4.3%
Manufacturing17.6%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade11.5%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.8%
Professional, scientific, management7.8%
Education, health care, social31.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.2%
Other services6.6%
Public administration2.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29621 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.5%, median income fell 3.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 20.4%.

Median Income

$71,446

-5% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate