Salem, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29676
Oconee County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,201
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,798
- Median income Above-median income area
- $416,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salem pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29676 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29676 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salem, Oconee County, South Carolina, home to 5,201 residents across 189.1 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29676 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,798 (46% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,527. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $416,800 (84% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 94.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $940.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oconee County, so 29676 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 29676
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29676.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 29676, Salem, 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
5,201
Population
189.1
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29676?
64.3
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$92,798
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$64,527
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29676 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Salem, 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)
$92,798 Top 9% higher than 91% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,781housing units
3,781
Total Housing Units
2,815
Occupied Units
966
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$416,800
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$940
Median Rent
1994
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
+57.4%
YoY Change (2022)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29676 have increased 57.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +19.0% | 134 |
| 2019 | +3.7% | 139 |
| 2020 | +4.7% | 146 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 153 |
| 2022 | +57.4% | 241 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 29676, employing approximately 658 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,061,000.
95
Businesses
658
Employees
$34.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 16 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.2% |
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 29676 vs 29686 →
ZIP 29676 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29691
Walhalla (29691)
11,333 residents
- 29676
Salem (29676)
5,201 residents
- 29682 3,818
Six Mile (29682)
3,818 residents
- 28717 1,729
Cashiers (28717)
1,729 residents
- 29685 1,230
Sunset (29685)
1,230 residents
- 29686 1,027
Tamassee (29686)
1,027 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29676 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29676 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29685
Sunset (29685)
$116,742 median income
- 29676
Salem (29676)
$92,798 median income
- 29682
Six Mile (29682)
$83,808 median income
- 28717
Cashiers (28717)
$76,085 median income
- 29686
Tamassee (29686)
$58,313 median income
- 29691
Walhalla (29691)
$49,639 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29676 ranks #2 of 6 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 29676, 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 (5,201 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 29676 in?
ZIP code 29676 (Salem) 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 29676?
ZIP code 29676 in Salem, SC has a population of 5,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29676?
The median household income in ZIP 29676 is $92,798, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29676?
The median home value in ZIP 29676 is $416,800, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29676?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29676 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29676?
ZIP code 29676 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29676?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29676 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (19), Construction (16), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29676?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29676 increased by 57.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 29676?
In ZIP code 29676, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.4% 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 29676?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29676 is 29.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29676?
In ZIP code 29676, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29676?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29676 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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