29664 ZIP Code — Mountain Rest, SC

Oconee County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29664 is located in Mountain Rest, South Carolina, within Oconee County. It covers approximately 98.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,908 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29664

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 $201,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($49,254) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 29664 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,908

population

98.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29664 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29664

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29664. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mountain Rest	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29686 Tamassee (7.6 mi) 29691 Walhalla (8.6 mi) 30537 Dillard (11.7 mi) 30525 Clayton (11.7 mi) 29696 West Union (11.9 mi) 29676 Salem (12 mi) 28775 Scaly Mountain (12.6 mi) 29658 Long Creek (12.7 mi) 28741 Highlands (12.9 mi) 28717 Cashiers (13.8 mi) 30568 Rabun Gap (14.2 mi) 29672 Seneca (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,908
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	98.54 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	34.8898
Longitude	-83.1728
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	49.4%	50.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	28.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	17.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	11.2%	4.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,908

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$49,254

Median household income

$40,021

Per capita income

$201,500

Median home value

$938

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,103

Housing units

37.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

128

10–14

122

15–19

20–24

130

25–34

124

101

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

105

115

75–84

111

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	408	21.4%
18 and over	1,500	78.6%
65 and over	469	24.6%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,883	98%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.7%
Other race	14	0.7%
Black or African American	6	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	50.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	28.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	17.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	11.2%	4.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 19.5%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	19.5%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$49,254

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 22.5%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,500
Median rent / month	$938
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	36.8%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	31.1%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	44.1%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	61.5%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Wood	7.3%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	440	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	53	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	153	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	186	22.4%
Households with children under 18	234	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	312	37.5%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.5%	33.8%
Married	66.7%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	0.0%	6.3%
Divorced	18.8%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 28.6%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 17.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	37.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	39	9.2%
Elementary school	295	69.9%
High school	27	6.4%
College / grad school	61	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.5%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Retail trade 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Public administration 5.0%

Construction 4.9%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	27.6%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	175	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.3%
Under 18	33.8%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,852	97.1%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,908	100.0%
Born in same state	1,908	100.0%
Born in different state	1,127	59.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	665	34.9%
Italian	379	19.9%
Arab	176	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	0.8%
English	13	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29664

What city is ZIP code 29664 in?

ZIP code 29664 is primarily assigned to Mountain Rest, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29664 in?

ZIP code 29664 falls within Oconee County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29664 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29664 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29664 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 29664 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 29664?

ZIP code 29664 has an estimated population of 1,908 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29664?

The median household income in ZIP code 29664 is $49,254, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29664 in?

ZIP code 29664 observes the EST timezone.