How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29640?

The typical home in 29640 is worth $280,043, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 29640?

Home values in 29640 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 29640?

A typical home in 29640 rents for about $1,562 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.

What is the property tax rate in 29640?

The effective property tax rate in 29640 is 0.4% — roughly $1,142 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 29640 has a population of 33,142 and a median household income of $62,207.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29640

Pickens County · Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Typical home value

$280,043^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +2.4%
5-year / yr: +7.6%
10-year / yr: +8.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -1.4%
vs metro: ≈ metro median
vs state: +23.6%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 29640 is worth $280,043. Over the past year, values have risen 2.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,562 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,562^[2]
Gross yield: 6.7%^[2]
Cap rate: 4.0%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.4%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $1,142^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Pickens County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Low^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Not Applicable
Wildfire: Very Low
Drought: Relatively Low
Heat wave: Relatively Low
Hurricane: Relatively Low
Tornado: Relatively Low
Earthquake: Relatively Low
Winter weather: Very Low

#Who lives here

Population: 33,142^[3]
Median household income: $62,207^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Pickens County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +688^[5]
Moved in: 4,469
Moved out: 3,781

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 6
Elementary: 4
Middle: 2
High: 0

Richard H. Gettys Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pickens 01
1,321 students
East End Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pickens 01
606 students
Dacusville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pickens 01
554 students
Crosswell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pickens 01
517 students
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pickens 01
510 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield6.7%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%

Annual rent$18,742

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,416

Loan principal$224,034

Down payment$56,009

Total interest paid$285,743

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.12

Monthly cost to own$1,745

Monthly rent$1,562

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 80th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 79th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 13th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29640?: The typical home in 29640 is worth $280,043, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29640?: Home values in 29640 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29640?: A typical home in 29640 rents for about $1,562 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 29640?: The effective property tax rate in 29640 is 0.4% — roughly $1,142 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29640?: ZIP code 29640 has a population of 33,142 and a median household income of $62,207.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

29697 vs 29640 →
Williamston, SC
Typical home
$278,313
Gross yield
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Pickens, SC
Typical home
$277,771
Gross yield
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29670
Pendleton, SC
Typical home
$284,253
Gross yield
6.1%
29626
Homeland Park CDP, SC
Typical home
$269,354
Gross yield
5.1%
29669
Ware Place CDP, SC
Typical home
$268,314
Gross yield
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29617
Berea CDP, SC
Typical home
$267,273
Gross yield
7.3%

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