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 High-density area
- $90,650
- Median income Above-median income area
- $482,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29672 (Seneca, SC) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.1 in 2023 to 270.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29672 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina, home to 11,868 residents across 100.5 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29672 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,650 (42% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,021. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $482,100 (113% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $924.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oconee County, so 29672 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 29672
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seneca, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29672.
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 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 29672, Seneca, 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
11,868
Population
100.5
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29672?
55.9
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
3.8%
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?
$90,650
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$58,021
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29672 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Seneca, 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)
$90,650 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
6,853housing units
6,853
Total Housing Units
5,539
Occupied Units
1,314
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$482,100
Median Home Value
+113% vs state ZIP avg
$924
Median Rent
1993
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29672 vs 29665 →
ZIP 29672 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29678
Seneca (29678)
21,676 residents
- 29630
Central (29630)
14,186 residents
- 29631
Clemson (29631)
13,318 residents
- 29672
Seneca (29672)
11,868 residents
- 29691
Walhalla (29691)
11,333 residents
- 29634 5,589
Clemson (29634)
5,589 residents
- 29696 4,125
West Union (29696)
4,125 residents
- 29682 3,818
Six Mile (29682)
3,818 residents
- 29665 127
Newry (29665)
127 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29672 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29672 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29672
Seneca (29672)
$90,650 median income
- 29682
Six Mile (29682)
$83,808 median income
- 29696
West Union (29696)
$78,468 median income
- 29630
Central (29630)
$55,264 median income
- 29678
Seneca (29678)
$52,550 median income
- 29691
Walhalla (29691)
$49,639 median income
- 29631
Clemson (29631)
$48,800 median income
- 29665
Newry (29665)
$45,407 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29672, 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 (11,868 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Oconee County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 29672's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 29672 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Seneca, SC ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.