Ninety Six, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29666
Greenwood County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,590
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,571
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ninety Six pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29666 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29666 (Ninety Six, SC) rose +28.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.6 in 2023 to 258.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29666 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ninety Six, Greenwood County, South Carolina, home to 6,590 residents across 319.9 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29666 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,571 (15% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,356. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,000 (24% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $842; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Greenwood County, so 29666 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 29666
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ninety Six, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29666.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 29666, Ninety Six, 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
6,590
Population
319.9
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29666?
45.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$73,571
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$38,356
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29666 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Ninety Six, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,571 Top 26% higher than 74% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,504housing units
3,504
Total Housing Units
2,848
Occupied Units
656
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$842
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+28.4%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29666 have increased 28.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 162 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 178 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 204 |
| 2023 | -1.0% | 202 |
| 2024 | +28.4% | 259 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 29666, employing approximately 405 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,977,000.
72
Businesses
405
Employees
$16.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 12 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29666 vs 29037 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29037 | Chappells, SC | 824 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29666, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,590 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29666 in?
ZIP code 29666 (Ninety Six) is located in Greenwood County, South Carolina. Greenwood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greenwood-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29666?
ZIP code 29666 in Ninety Six, SC has a population of 6,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29666?
The median household income in ZIP 29666 is $73,571, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29666?
The median home value in ZIP 29666 is $172,000, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29666?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29666 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29666?
ZIP code 29666 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 405 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29666?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29666 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (12), Retail trade (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29666?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29666 increased by 28.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29666?
In ZIP code 29666, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29666?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29666 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29666?
In ZIP code 29666, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29666?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29666 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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