ZIP Code 29691 -- Walhalla, SC

Oconee | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
12,084
Unknown
Median Income
$49,639
Home Value
$190,600
Median Rent
$820
Median Age
44.60
Diversity Index
53.80
Moderate
Cost of Living
68.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
7.0%

About ZIP Code 29691

ZIP code 29691 in Walhalla, South Carolina is a unknown area with a population of 12,084. The median household income is $49,639, which is This is 34% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $190,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 68.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.60 years. Approximately 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Oconee, SC.

Population & Age

Total Population
12,084
Median Age
44.60
Male Population
6,067
50.2%
Female Population
6,017
49.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
53.80 Moderate
White
76.0%
Black or African American
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
16.5%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
11.5%
Other Race
9.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$49,639
Mean Household Income
$70,166
Per Capita Income
$29,492
Below Poverty Line
26.7%

This is 34% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$190,600
Median Rent
$820
Total Housing Units
5,387
Occupied Units
4,907
Vacant Units
480
8.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1981
Owner Occupied
72.1%
Renter Occupied
27.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.8x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 72.1% Renter 27.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 84.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
5,561
Employment Rate
93.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.1%
Carpool
21.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.2%

Cost of Living Index

68.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 29691 is 31.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Oconee

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29678 Seneca 23,767 $52,550
29693 Madison 15,114 $54,503
29672 Zcta 29672 12,750 $90,650
29676 Salem 6,016 $92,798
29696 West union 5,154 $78,468
29643 Fair play 2,751 $80,517

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 29691

ZIP code 29691 (Walhalla, SC) has a total population of 12,084 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 29691 is $49,639 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 34% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 29691 is primarily located in Walhalla, South Carolina (SC). It falls within Oconee County.

The median home value in ZIP code 29691 is $190,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $820.

The median age in ZIP code 29691 is 44.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 29691 has a cost of living index of 68.18 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 29691, 18.05% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.10% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 29691 is 6.96%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 3.24% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.