Six Mile, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29682
Pickens County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,818
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,808
- Median income Above-median income area
- $263,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Six Mile pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29682 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29682 covers 69.0 square miles in Six Mile, Pickens County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,818 residents on file, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29682 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,808 (31% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,340. The poverty rate is 9.2%, 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 $263,400 (17% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 93.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $836.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pickens County, so 29682 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 29682
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Six Mile, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29682.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 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 29682, Six Mile, 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
3,818
Population
69.0
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29682?
48.4
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
2.3%
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?
$83,808
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$43,340
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29682 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Six Mile, 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)
$83,808 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
2,118housing units
2,118
Total Housing Units
1,573
Occupied Units
545
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,400
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$836
Median Rent
1999
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
+0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29682 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 166 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 186 |
| 2022 | +22.0% | 227 |
| 2023 | +21.4% | 276 |
| 2024 | +0.3% | 277 |
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 63 business establishments in ZIP 29682, employing approximately 376 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,893,000.
63
Businesses
376
Employees
$15.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 27.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 15.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 29682 vs 29630 →
ZIP 29682 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29671
Pickens (29671)
18,030 residents
- 29630
Central (29630)
14,186 residents
- 29672
Seneca (29672)
11,868 residents
- 29676 5,201
Salem (29676)
5,201 residents
- 29682 3,818
Six Mile (29682)
3,818 residents
- 29667 269
Norris (29667)
269 residents
- 29665 127
Newry (29665)
127 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29682 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29682 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29676
Salem (29676)
$92,798 median income
- 29672
Seneca (29672)
$90,650 median income
- 29682
Six Mile (29682)
$83,808 median income
- 29667
Norris (29667)
$83,077 median income
- 29671
Pickens (29671)
$61,749 median income
- 29630
Central (29630)
$55,264 median income
- 29665
Newry (29665)
$45,407 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29682 ranks #3 of 7 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 29682, 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 (3,818 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 29682 in?
ZIP code 29682 (Six Mile) is located in Pickens County, South Carolina. Pickens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pickens-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29682?
ZIP code 29682 in Six Mile, SC has a population of 3,818 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29682?
The median household income in ZIP 29682 is $83,808, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29682?
The median home value in ZIP 29682 is $263,400, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29682?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29682 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29682?
ZIP code 29682 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29682?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29682 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29682?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29682 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 29682?
In ZIP code 29682, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% 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 29682?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29682 is 29.7 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 29682?
In ZIP code 29682, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29682?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29682 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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