29658 ZIP Code — Long Creek, SC

Oconee County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29658 is located in Long Creek, South Carolina, within Oconee County. It covers approximately 21.22 square miles and serves a population of 385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29658

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,700.

The gap between median ($65,101) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29658 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

385
population
21.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29658 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29658

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City Status
Long Creek Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
30552 Lakemont (9.5 mi) 29693 Westminster (10.3 mi) 30576 Tiger (10.5 mi) 30577 Toccoa (12.4 mi) 29664 Mountain Rest (12.7 mi) 30525 Clayton (12.8 mi) 29691 Walhalla (12.9 mi) 30523 Clarkesville (13 mi) 30563 Mount Airy (15.8 mi) 29696 West Union (16.1 mi) 30557 Martin (16.7 mi) 30568 Rabun Gap (17.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 385
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 45
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 21.22 sq mi
Water area 0.53 sq mi
Latitude 34.7290
Longitude -83.2822
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 864
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.5% 50.0% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 28.2% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 17.1% 18.6%
Over $200k 5.4% 4.7% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

385
Population
18
People per sq mi
49.4
Median age
$65,101
Median household income
$35,774
Per capita income
$93,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
32.1%
Unemployment
196
Housing units
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
10–14
18
14
15–19
14
23
20–24
23
16
25–34
16
81
45–54
84
10
60–64
11
22
75–84
22
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186316.4%
18 and over32283.6%
65 and over5815.1%
Median age49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or more races 10.7%
GroupCount%
White33978.7%
Hispanic or Latino4610.7%
Two or more races4610.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.5% 50.0% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 28.2% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 17.1% 18.6%
Over $200k 5.4% 4.7% 5.1%
Under $10k 15.3%
$15k–$25k 8.0%
$25k–$35k 10.2%
$50k–$75k 59.9%
$200k+ 6.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k15.3%
$15k–$25k8.0%
$25k–$35k10.2%
$50k–$75k59.9%
$200k+6.6%
Median income$65,101

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 60.6%
$100k–$150k 10.2%
$200k–$300k 8.0%
$300k–$500k 14.6%
$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$93,700
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant30.1%
Single-family detached89.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.7%
Median rooms4.3
Avg household size (owned)2.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200928.1%
1990–199955.6%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197916.3%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)23.5%
1 bedroom17.9%
2 bedrooms21.9%
3 bedrooms32.1%
4 bedrooms4.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle8.0%
2 vehicles27.0%
3 or more65.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity31.4%
Propane / LP gas28.5%
Wood40.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8562.0%
Cohabiting couple2014.6%
Male householder, no spouse2115.3%
Female householder, no spouse118.0%
Households with children under 186245.3%
Households with seniors (65+)3424.8%
Average household size2.81

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.9%37.8%
Married72.1%46.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%5.6%
Divorced0.0%10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 9.4%
HS graduate 26.8%
Some college, no degree 40.9%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 15.6%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3555.6%
High school2844.4%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%
Retail trade 23.6%
Manufacturing 20.0%
Finance & real estate 13.9%
Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.6%
Service44.2%
Sales & office12.1%
Natural resources & construction20.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.7%
Government13.3%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.6

Poverty

All people 11.2%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 13.4%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security24.8%
Retirement income25.5%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP28.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure37.6%
High cholesterol36.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis31.2%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease9.0%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.4%
Binge drinking17.4%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.2%
Depression24.6%
Fair or poor health16.7%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.8%
Visited dentist62.9%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss15.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3611.2%
Disability%
Any disability11.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.0%
65 and over43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.8%
Public insurance46.2%
No insurance14.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only385100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)385100.0%
Born in same state385100.0%
Born in different state21555.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian7619.7%
AncestryCount%
French92.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.6%
Internet access81.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29658

What city is ZIP code 29658 in?

ZIP code 29658 is primarily assigned to Long Creek, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29658 in?

ZIP code 29658 falls within Oconee County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29658 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 29658 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29658?

The median home value in ZIP code 29658 is $93,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 29658?

ZIP code 29658 has an estimated population of 385 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29658?

The median household income in ZIP code 29658 is $65,101, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29658 in?

ZIP code 29658 observes the EST timezone.

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