PlainZIP

Newry, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29665

Oconee County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

127
233/sq mi
$45,407
Median income
$303,400
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newry pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
233
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29665 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29665 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newry, Oconee County, South Carolina, home to just 127 residents across 0.5 square miles, a density of 233 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29665 reports a modest median household income of $45,407 (29% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,142. Poverty here runs at 26.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $303,400 (34% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oconee County, so you can benchmark 29665 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29665, Newry, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

127

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

233

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29665?

65.9

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

26.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$45,407

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$31,142

Per Capita Income

26.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29665 ranks nationally

Newry, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$45,407 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

240

Total Housing Units

226

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$303,400

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 29665 vs 29672 →

ZIP 29665 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29665 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29665 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29665 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29672 Seneca, SC 11,868 2.2 mi
29678 Seneca, SC 21,676 6.5 mi
29634 Clemson, SC 5,589 5.4 mi
29630 Central, SC 14,186 6.6 mi
29631 Clemson, SC 13,318 6.3 mi
29696 West Union, SC 4,125 6.3 mi
29682 Six Mile, SC 3,818 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oconee County

29678 standard
Seneca, SC
Pop: 21,676
29693 standard
Westminster, SC
Pop: 14,215
29672 standard
Seneca, SC
Pop: 11,868
29691 standard
Walhalla, SC
Pop: 11,333
29676 standard
Salem, SC
Pop: 5,201
29696 standard
West Union, SC
Pop: 4,125

Related Areas

Oconee County Newry, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29665 in? ▼
ZIP code 29665 (Newry) is located in Oconee County, South Carolina. Oconee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oconee-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29665? ▼
ZIP code 29665 in Newry, SC has a population of 127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29665? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29665 is $45,407, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29665? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29665 is $303,400, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29665? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29665 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29665? ▼
In ZIP code 29665, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29665? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29665 is 26.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.