Swiftleaf Capital, a small-business funding service in Anderson, South Carolina, put this page together from U.S. Census Bureau data on Anderson County, SC and ZIP 29624. It covers the local business mix, the difference between city and county, pointers for licenses, zoning and commercial space, and how owners here reach Swiftleaf by phone or form.
| County employers, 2023 | 4,160 (CBP) |
|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 51.7% of county employers |
| ZIP 29624 employers | 328 (ZBP 2023) |
| Businesses without paid employees, 2024 | 17,251 (NES) |
Anderson County, SC Business Figures
Anderson County, SC had 4,160 employer establishments in 2023, with 71,264 paid employees and about $3.55 billion in annual payroll (U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023). Of those employers, 2,151 (51.7%) had fewer than five people. A further 17,251 businesses operated with no paid employees in 2024 (U.S. Census Bureau, Nonemployer Statistics 2024); that series is counted separately and is not added to the employer count.
| Sector | Employer establishments | Share under 5 employees |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 716 | 44.0% |
| Other services | 499 | 59.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 443 | 27.1% |
| Construction | 428 | 64.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 422 | 39.3% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 330 | 70.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Manufacturing had fewer locations (211) but the largest payroll of any sector, about $932.5 million.
ZIP 29624 and the City of Anderson, SC
ZIP 29624 had 328 employer establishments in 2023, with 3,601 paid employees and $134.2 million in payroll; 47.6% had fewer than five employees (U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023). Retail led with 91 locations, followed by other services (53) and accommodation and food services (43).
ZIP codes and city limits are not the same thing. The City of Anderson, SC covers only 9.6% of ZIP 29624's land, and most of the city's own land (63.7%) sits in ZIP 29621, with another 17.7% in ZIP 29625 (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place relationship file). An Anderson, SC mailing address can be inside or outside the city, which can matter for licenses and zoning; confirm with each office.
Within the city, 8.4% of employed residents were self-employed (margin of error 1.7 points), close to the county's 8.6% and below South Carolina's 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates).
Licenses, Zoning and Registrations
Which office handles a business's license can depend on where it operates rather than its mailing address; confirm with the city and the county. The city-or-county license guide explains how to check. State registrations are covered by the South Carolina portal in the SC Business One Stop guide.
For zoning, the City of Anderson, SC (cityofandersonsc.com) and Anderson County, SC (andersoncountysc.org) official websites are the starting points; confirm with each office which one applies to the property.
Buying a Business or Leasing Space in Anderson, SC
A purchase of an Anderson, SC business for sale can involve two things to fund: the purchase itself and the working cash to run it after closing. A term loan can fund the first; working capital or a credit line can cover the second. Fuel stations are one example; see the gas station and convenience store page.
Commercial property for lease is a different case from property for sale. Swiftleaf does not arrange commercial real estate purchase loans, but the build-out, fixtures and equipment for a leased space can be funded under the six options.
Sectors We Cover in Anderson County, SC
Eleven industries have their own pages, chosen by how many employer locations they have in the county. Among them: restaurants and food businesses (368 restaurant and eating-place employers), medical and dental practices (93 physician and 69 dentist offices) and accounting, engineering and consulting firms (U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023). The rest are on the industry hub.
Towns Around Anderson, SC
Belton, SC, Pendleton, SC, Williamston, SC, Pelzer, SC, Honea Path, SC and Clemson, SC each have a page with their own ZIP figures; other nearby places are summarized on the service-area list.
Swiftleaf Capital's Address in Anderson, SC
Swiftleaf Capital is listed at 100 W Whitner St, Anderson, SC 29624, phone (864) 515-6719. Requests are handled by phone and the online form. The contact page has the map, and the about page explains how Swiftleaf works with funding partners.
Who Swiftleaf Capital works with in Anderson, SC
Owners in Anderson, SC come from many trades and services, such as contractors and construction trades, restaurants and food service, medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock. Partners review each request on its own merits.
Paperwork partners commonly ask for
- Business checking statements covering roughly the last quarter or two
- Your most recent business tax return
- A year-to-date profit and loss statement and balance sheet
- A driver's license or passport for each owner
- Your articles of organization or incorporation and the EIN letter
- The equipment quote, contract or purchase order the funding is for
Each lending partner sets its own list, so treat this as a starting point.
From first call to a partner's decision
- It starts with a call to (864) 515-6719 or the short contact form. On the phone we cover the purpose of the funds, time in business and approximate monthly revenue.
- You hear which options match the need and what a partner will likely want to review. We submit nothing without your approval.
- Once you agree, the request goes to partners that provide that type of funding. The credit decision belongs to each partner.
- If a partner makes an offer, you compare the total cost, payment schedule and terms. You are never obligated to accept.
Owners in Anderson, SC can start by phone or with the short online form; no office visit is needed.
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