29676 ZIP Code – Salem, South Carolina
ZIP code 29676 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Salem, South Carolina, within Oconee County with a population of approximately 5,960 residents. The median household income of $86,711 is above the South Carolina average and above the national average. Median home values of $367,400 are above the national average, with 94.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average. About 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 64.0, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 29686, 29685, 29682.
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ZIP 29676 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29676 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,960 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $86k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $367k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 64.0 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 50.0% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29686 – Tamassee
- 29685 – Sunset
- 29682 – Six Mile
- 28774 – Sapphire
- 29696 – West Union
- 29691 – Walhalla
- 28717 – Cashiers
- 29664 – Mountain Rest
- 29672 – Seneca
- 29671 – Pickens
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29686 | TAMASSEE | 863 | $83,125 |
| 29685 | SUNSET | 2,038 | $99,861 |
| 29682 | SIX MILE | 4,010 | $72,917 |
| 28774 | SAPPHIRE | 1,274 | $113,798 |
| 29696 | WEST UNION | 5,102 | $73,908 |