Seneca, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29672

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

11,868
118/sq mi
$90,650
Median income
$482,100
Median home value
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seneca pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
118
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29672 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29672 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.5 square miles in Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina. The area is home to 11,868 residents, producing a population density of 118 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29672 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29672 sits at $90,650 (42% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $58,021. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $482,100 (113% above the state average) with median rent at $924 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29672 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oconee County, so you can benchmark 29672 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29672

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29672.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29672, Seneca, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,868

Population

100.5

Area (sq mi)

118

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29672?

55.9

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$90,650

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$58,021

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29672 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,650 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,853

Total Housing Units

5,539

Occupied Units

1,314

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$482,100

Median Home Value

+113% vs state

$924

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29672 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 176
2021 +15.5% 204
2022 +22.2% 249
2023 +5.8% 263
2024 +2.6% 270

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 276 business establishments in ZIP 29672, employing approximately 4,073 people with a combined annual payroll of $267,332,000.

276

Businesses

4,073

Employees

$267.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 44 15.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 32 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 32 11.6%
Retail trade 29 10.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 9.8%
Finance and insurance 14 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.7%
Wholesale trade 12 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 11 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.4%
Manufacturing 4 1.4%
Information 4 1.4%
Educational services 4 1.4%
Utilities 3 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29672 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 29672 ranks #4 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 29672 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 29672 ranks the highest of 8 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
29665 Newry, SC 127 2.2 mi
29696 West Union, SC 4,125 4.2 mi
29678 Seneca, SC 21,676 8.0 mi
29630 Central, SC 14,186 8.0 mi
29634 Clemson, SC 5,589 7.6 mi
29682 Six Mile, SC 3,818 8.0 mi
29691 Walhalla, SC 11,333 8.7 mi
29631 Clemson, SC 13,318 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29672 in?
ZIP code 29672 (Seneca) 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 29672?
ZIP code 29672 in Seneca, SC has a population of 11,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29672?
The median household income in ZIP 29672 is $90,650, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29672?
The median home value in ZIP 29672 is $482,100, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29672?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29672 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29672?
ZIP code 29672 has 276 business establishments employing approximately 4,073 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29672?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29672 are: Construction (44), Professional, scientific, and technical services (34), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29672?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29672 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 29672?
In ZIP code 29672, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.3% 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 29672?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29672 is 22.5 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 29672?
In ZIP code 29672, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29672?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29672 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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