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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29657

Pickens County · Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Typical home value

$264,774[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+8.3%
10-year / yr
+8.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-6.8%
vs metro
-5.2%
vs state
+16.9%
ZIP 29657 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29657 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29657 is worth $264,774 — 5.2% below the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$984[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
16,390[3]
Median household income
$64,833[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
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • Liberty High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Pickens 01

    662 students

  • Liberty Primary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Pickens 01

    610 students

  • Liberty Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pickens 01

    460 students

  • Liberty Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Pickens 01

    448 students

  • Pickens County Career and Technology Center

    High · Grades 9–12 · Pickens 01

    0 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.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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.

Monthly payment$1,339
Loan principal$211,820
Down payment$52,955
Total interest paid$270,164

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.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,641
Monthly rent

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
89th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
7th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29657?
The typical home in 29657 is worth $264,774, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29657?
Home values in 29657 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 8.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 29657?
The effective property tax rate in 29657 is 0.4% — roughly $984 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29657?
ZIP code 29657 has a population of 16,390 and a median household income of $64,833.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Centerville CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $264,751
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Berea CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $267,273
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Ware Place CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $268,314
    Gross yield
  • Homeland Park CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $269,354
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Belton, SC

    Typical home
    $259,855
    Gross yield
  • Pickens, SC

    Typical home
    $277,771
    Gross yield

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