29666 ZIP Code — Ninety Six, SC

Greenwood County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29666 is located in Ninety Six, South Carolina, within Greenwood County. It covers approximately 122.33 square miles and serves a population of 6,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29666

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,931. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29666 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,351

population

122.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29666 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29666

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29666. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ninety Six	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29646 Greenwood (8.2 mi) 29037 Chappells (10.9 mi) 29647 Greenwood (11.3 mi) 29332 Cross Hill (12 mi) 29819 Bradley (12.5 mi) 29848 Troy (12.9 mi) 29649 Greenwood (13.2 mi) 29138 Saluda (13.8 mi) 29145 Silverstreet (16.3 mi) 29384 Waterloo (17.2 mi) 29370 Mountville (17.5 mi) 29653 Hodges (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,351
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	122.33 sq mi
Water area	3.56 sq mi
Latitude	34.1019
Longitude	-81.9989
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	48.6%	58.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	26.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	12.4%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,351

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$67,931

Median household income

$33,841

Per capita income

$143,900

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

2,603

Housing units

29.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

167

Under 5

159

190

5–9

182

282

10–14

269

239

15–19

229

20–24

359

25–34

343

292

35–44

279

370

45–54

354

242

55–59

232

222

60–64

213

562

65–74

538

148

75–84

142

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,600	25.2%
18 and over	4,751	74.8%
65 and over	1,570	24.7%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%

Black or African American 10.2%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,517	86.6%
Black or African American	649	10.2%
Two or more races	152	2.4%
Asian	33	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	58.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	26.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	12.4%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$67,931

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 13.1%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,900
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	21.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.1%
Electricity	59.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,564	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	71	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	379	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	498	19.8%
Households with children under 18	825	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,093	43.5%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	24.4%
Married	66.2%	58.5%
Separated	3.7%	0.9%
Widowed	0.6%	9.0%
Divorced	9.1%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	3.3%
Kindergarten	97	6.3%
Elementary school	802	52.4%
High school	457	29.9%
College / grad school	124	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Manufacturing 25.4%

Construction 9.2%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Professional & management 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Other services 2.1%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.2%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	482	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,025	94.9%
Spanish	11	0.2%
Other Indo-European	11	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,217	97.9%
Born in same state	6,184	97.4%
Born in different state	4,696	73.9%
Foreign born	33	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	134	2.1%
Not a US citizen	70	52.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	533	8.4%
French	513	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	457	7.2%
English	41	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29666

What city is ZIP code 29666 in?

ZIP code 29666 is primarily assigned to Ninety Six, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29666 in?

ZIP code 29666 falls within Greenwood County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29666 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 29666 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29666 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 29666 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29666?

The median home value in ZIP code 29666 is $143,900.

Does ZIP code 29666 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 29666 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29666 in?

ZIP code 29666 observes the EST timezone.