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Pelzer, SC — ZIP 29669

Population: 16,080 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29669 (Pelzer, SC) is $274,199 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,500 after a median 81 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$274,199

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$274,199
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+108.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$274,367
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$340,500
Median list price
$407,450
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
+9.8%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,939/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Anderson 01, Greenville 01
Schools include
West Pelzer Elementary, Fork Shoals School, Ellen Woodside Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Para-Chem Southern, Inc. (11.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
37
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,082
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,938

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (41 mi)
National parks include
Ninety Six National Historic Site, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Moores Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS-DOWNTOWN, ANMED HEALTH, PRISMA HEALTH HILLCREST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,443 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
29.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.7%
Median annual property tax
$923
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,085
Average weekly wage
$916
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,087

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 29669State medianUS median
Median home value$274,199$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$340,500$290,675$325,000
Median days on market81 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$923$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 29669?
$274,199.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29669?
$340,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29669?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29669?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,293/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29669?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 29669 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29669?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29669?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29669?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29669?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29669 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29669?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29669?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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