PlainZIP

Walhalla, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29691

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

11,333
64/sq mi
$49,639
Median income
$190,600
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walhalla pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
64
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29691 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29691 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walhalla, Oconee County, South Carolina, home to 11,333 residents across 177.6 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29691 reports a modest median household income of $49,639 (22% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,492. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. Housing costs here run $190,600 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $820 a month; 72.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Oconee County, letting you compare 29691 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 29691

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walhalla, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29691.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29691, Walhalla, 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

11,333

Population

177.6

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29691?

44.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 76.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

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?

$49,639

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$29,492

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29691 ranks nationally

Walhalla, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,639 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,387

Total Housing Units

4,907

Occupied Units

480

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$190,600

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$820

Median Rent

1981

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29691 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 155
2021 +15.6% 179
2022 +20.1% 215
2023 +7.9% 232
2024 +2.1% 237

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 180 business establishments in ZIP 29691, employing approximately 1,834 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,464,000.

180

Businesses

1,834

Employees

$67.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 30 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 29 16.1%
Construction 27 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 24 13.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 10 5.6%
Finance and insurance 9 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.4%
Manufacturing 5 2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.7%
Information 3 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 29691 vs 29696 →

ZIP 29691 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 29691 ranks #3 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 29691 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 29691 ranks #7 of 7 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
29696 West Union, SC 4,125 4.6 mi
29664 Mountain Rest, SC 1,808 7.0 mi
29672 Seneca, SC 11,868 8.7 mi
29686 Tamassee, SC 1,027 10.4 mi
29693 Westminster, SC 14,215 9.8 mi
29676 Salem, SC 5,201 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oconee County

29678 standard
Seneca, SC
Pop: 21,676
29693 standard
Westminster, SC
Pop: 14,215
29672 standard
Seneca, SC
Pop: 11,868
29676 standard
Salem, SC
Pop: 5,201
29696 standard
West Union, SC
Pop: 4,125
29643 standard
Fair Play, SC
Pop: 2,756

Related Areas

Oconee County Walhalla, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29691 in? ▼
ZIP code 29691 (Walhalla) 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 29691? ▼
ZIP code 29691 in Walhalla, SC has a population of 11,333 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29691? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29691 is $49,639, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29691? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29691 is $190,600, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29691? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29691 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29691? ▼
ZIP code 29691 has 180 business establishments employing approximately 1,834 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29691? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29691 are: Retail trade (30), Other services (except public administration) (29), Construction (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29691? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29691 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 29691? ▼
In ZIP code 29691, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 29691? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29691 is 27.0 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 29691? ▼
In ZIP code 29691, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29691? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29691 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.