The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29654 sells for about $225,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $911 a month.
ZIP 29654 — Honea Path
The housing market in 29654 is currently stable, characterized by moderate inventory levels and steady demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader regional trend of cooling but resilient demand in the Greenville-Anderson corridor.
This ZIP is best suited for families and retirees seeking a quiet, lower-cost-of-living environment. It appeals to those who prefer rural or small-town living while remaining within driving distance of the larger Greenville-Anderson employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 18.6% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 29654, Anderson County SC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Honea Path area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern. The area remains consistent with regional trends for small-town Anderson County.
Schools serving the 29654 ZIP code are part of Anderson School District 2, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings. Local schools are characterized by a focus on community-based education with limited specialized magnet programs.
The area is primarily at risk for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks and is not considered a widespread regional threat.
Economic momentum is driven by manufacturing and logistics hubs in the broader Anderson and Greenville corridor. Infrastructure development is focused on maintaining rural connectivity to the expanding Greenville metro employment centers.
Property taxes are assessed by Anderson County based on a 4% assessment ratio for owner-occupied primary residences and 6% for other properties. Millage rates are set by the county, school district, and local municipal authorities.
Commuting from 29654 primarily involves driving via SC-252 and US-178 toward Anderson or Greenville. Public transit options are not available, making personal vehicle ownership essential for employment access.
Recreation is centered on local community parks and proximity to Lake Secession for fishing and boating. Shopping and dining are primarily located in the historic downtown Honea Path area.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited multi-family inventory. Demand is steady among local workers, with minimal short-term rental presence compared to urban centers.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and small-scale retail. Many residents commute to larger industrial employers in Anderson and Greenville.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing commercial corridors.
Parcels are subject to Anderson School District 2 taxes and standard county-wide fire and emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to major natural disasters compared to coastal South Carolina.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Nearby reservoir popular for fishing and recreational boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.