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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29685

Pickens County · Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Typical home value

$1,301,406[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+13.0%
10-year / yr
+9.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+358.1%
vs metro
+366.2%
vs state
+474.6%
ZIP 29685 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29685 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29685 is worth $1,301,406 — 366.2% above the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,131[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
1,964[3]
Median household income
$116,742[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

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$6,581
Loan principal$1,041,124
Down payment$260,281
Total interest paid$1,327,897

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$8,262
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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
87th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29685?
The typical home in 29685 is worth $1,301,406, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29685?
Home values in 29685 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 13.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 29685?
The effective property tax rate in 29685 is 0.5% — roughly $7,131 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29685?
ZIP code 29685 has a population of 1,964 and a median household income of $116,742.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Greenville, SC

    Typical home
    $564,686
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Six Mile, SC

    Typical home
    $441,171
    Gross yield
  • Wade Hampton CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $439,426
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Clemson, SC

    Typical home
    $409,360
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Five Forks CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $404,851
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • SC

    Typical home
    $399,258
    Gross yield

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