PlainZIP

Westminster, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29693

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

14,215
33/sq mi
$54,503
Median income
$167,900
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29693 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29693 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westminster, Oconee County, South Carolina, home to 14,215 residents across 430.8 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29693 reports a modest median household income of $54,503 (15% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $33,605. Local economic indicators show a 15.3% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $167,900 (26% below the state average), median rent at $776 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29693, plus 6 more within Oconee County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 29693

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westminster, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29693.

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 29693, Westminster, 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

14,215

Population

430.8

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29693?

48.1

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$54,503

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$33,605

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29693 ranks nationally

Westminster, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,503 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,315

Total Housing Units

6,318

Occupied Units

1,997

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$167,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$776

Median Rent

1989

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)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29693 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 158
2021 +8.5% 171
2022 +18.1% 202
2023 +17.2% 237
2024 +2.1% 242

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 237 business establishments in ZIP 29693, employing approximately 2,969 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,573,000.

237

Businesses

2,969

Employees

$147.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 52 21.9%
Other services (except public administration) 46 19.4%
Retail trade 27 11.4%
Manufacturing 23 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 13 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 3.4%
Wholesale trade 8 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.0%
Finance and insurance 4 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 29693 vs 29691 →

ZIP 29693 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 29693 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29693 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 29693 ranks #3 of 5 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
29691 Walhalla, SC 11,333 9.8 mi
29658 Long Creek, SC 333 10.9 mi
30538 Eastanollee, GA 2,854 12.2 mi
29696 West Union, SC 4,125 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oconee County

29678 standard
Seneca, SC
Pop: 21,676
29672 standard
Seneca, SC
Pop: 11,868
29691 standard
Walhalla, SC
Pop: 11,333
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 Westminster, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29693 in? ▼
ZIP code 29693 (Westminster) 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 29693? ▼
ZIP code 29693 in Westminster, SC has a population of 14,215 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29693? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29693 is $54,503, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29693? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29693 is $167,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29693? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29693 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29693? ▼
ZIP code 29693 has 237 business establishments employing approximately 2,969 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29693? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29693 are: Construction (52), Other services (except public administration) (46), Retail trade (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29693? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29693 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 29693? ▼
In ZIP code 29693, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 29693? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29693 is 24.7 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 29693? ▼
In ZIP code 29693, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29693? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29693 is 15.3% 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.