Ware Shoals, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29692
Laurens County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,856
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,068
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ware Shoals pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29692 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 29692 (Ware Shoals, SC) fell -10.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 29692 covers 125.2 square miles in Ware Shoals, Laurens County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,856 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29692 reports a modest median household income of $47,068 (26% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,492. The poverty rate is 25.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,600 (56% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $737; owner occupancy is 76.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Laurens County, so 29692 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 29692
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ware Shoals, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29692.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
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 29692, Ware Shoals, 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
4,856
Population
125.2
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29692?
36.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$47,068
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$24,492
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29692 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Ware Shoals, 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)
$47,068 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
2,560housing units
2,560
Total Housing Units
2,101
Occupied Units
459
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,600
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$737
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 29692, employing approximately 541 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,883,000.
54
Businesses
541
Employees
$20.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.4% |
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 29692 vs 29653 →
ZIP 29692 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29654
Honea Path (29654)
9,937 residents
- 29692
Ware Shoals (29692)
4,856 residents
- 29653
Hodges (29653)
4,811 residents
- 29384 3,945
Waterloo (29384)
3,945 residents
- 29638 2,944
Donalds (29638)
2,944 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29692 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29692 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29638
Donalds (29638)
$65,000 median income
- 29653
Hodges (29653)
$64,722 median income
- 29654
Honea Path (29654)
$58,079 median income
- 29384
Waterloo (29384)
$51,384 median income
- 29692
Ware Shoals (29692)
$47,068 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29692 ranks #5 of 5 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 29692, 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 (4,856 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 29692 in?
ZIP code 29692 (Ware Shoals) is located in Laurens County, South Carolina. Laurens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laurens-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29692?
ZIP code 29692 in Ware Shoals, SC has a population of 4,856 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29692?
The median household income in ZIP 29692 is $47,068, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29692?
The median home value in ZIP 29692 is $99,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29692?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29692 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29692?
ZIP code 29692 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29692?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29692 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (9), Manufacturing (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29692?
In ZIP code 29692, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 29692?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29692 is 31.0 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 29692?
In ZIP code 29692, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29692?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29692 is 25.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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