29665 ZIP Code — Newry, SC

Oconee County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29665 is located in Newry, South Carolina, within Oconee County. It covers approximately 0.30 square miles and serves a population of 341 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29665

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,300.

Median household income is $42,550. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 29665 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

341

population

0.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29665 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29665

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City	Status
Newry	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	341
Population density	1,137 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	0.30 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.7417
Longitude	-82.9007
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	67.3%	50.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	28.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

341

Population

1,137

People per sq mi

58.0

Median age

$42,550

Median household income

$14,945

Per capita income

$135,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

189

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	38	11.1%
18 and over	303	88.9%
65 and over	135	39.6%
Median age	58.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.4%

Hispanic or Latino 26.8%

Other race 26.8%

Group	Count	%
White	216	46.4%
Hispanic or Latino	125	26.8%
Other race	125	26.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.3%	50.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	28.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 23.7%

$25k–$35k 25.7%

$35k–$50k 32.9%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.7%
$25k–$35k	25.7%
$35k–$50k	32.9%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
Median income	$42,550

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 33.6%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 23.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.8%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	63.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.6%
2 bedrooms	49.7%
3 bedrooms	4.8%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	19.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	63.2%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.8%
Electricity	32.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	68.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	48	31.6%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	10	6.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	58.6%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	17.8%
Married	63.1%	82.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 34.7%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	50.0%
High school	19	50.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 53.1%

Manufacturing 31.3%

Professional & management 15.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	31.3%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	53.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.1%
Carpool	46.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 28.4%

Married-couple families 34.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.6%
Retirement income	58.6%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	23.7%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.5%
Public insurance	73.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	341	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	255	74.8%
Born in same state	255	74.8%
Born in different state	227	66.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	86	25.2%
Not a US citizen	86	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	13.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29665

What city is ZIP code 29665 in?

ZIP code 29665 is primarily assigned to Newry, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29665 in?

ZIP code 29665 falls within Oconee County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29665 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 29665 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29665 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 29665 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29665?

25% of residents in ZIP code 29665 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29665?

The median home value in ZIP code 29665 is $135,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 29665 in?

ZIP code 29665 observes the EST timezone.