Oconee County, SC ZIP Codes
South Carolina (SC) · 13 ZIP codes · 11 cities
13
ZIP codes
79,203
population (2021)
+6.6%
pop change since 2010
45073
FIPS code
Oconee County ZIP code map
About Oconee County
Oconee County is located in South Carolina and contains 13 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 79,203 as of 2021,
an increase of
6.6% from 74,273 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Oconee County is 45073.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 79,203 |
| 2010 population | 74,273 |
| Change | +6.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| FIPS code | 45073 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Oconee County
Fair Play
Long Creek
Mountain Rest
Newry
Richland
Salem
Seneca
Tamassee
Walhalla
West Union
Westminster
ZIP codes for Oconee County, SC (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29643 | Fair Play | Oconee | View map |
| 29658 | Long Creek | Oconee | View map |
| 29664 | Mountain Rest | Oconee | View map |
| 29665 | Newry | Oconee | View map |
| 29672 | Seneca | Oconee | View map |
| 29675 | Richland | Oconee | View map |
| 29676 | Salem | Oconee | View map |
| 29678 | Seneca | Oconee | View map |
| 29679 | Seneca | Oconee | View map |
| 29686 | Tamassee | Oconee | View map |
| 29691 | Walhalla | Oconee | View map |
| 29693 | Westminster | Oconee | View map |
| 29696 | West Union | Oconee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
78,466
Population
45.7
Median age
$59,546
Median household income
$35,506
Per capita income
$220,960
Median home value
$665
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
32,860
Housing units
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,822
Under 5
1,807
1,978
5–9
1,961
2,417
10–14
2,397
2,369
15–19
2,349
2,027
20–24
2,009
4,552
25–34
4,513
3,893
35–44
3,860
4,765
45–54
4,724
3,266
55–59
3,238
2,969
60–64
2,943
5,675
65–74
5,627
2,714
75–84
2,690
955
85+
946
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,312 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 63,154 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 18,607 | 24.5% |
| Median age | 45.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.8%
Black or African American
6.5%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
2%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66,930 | 81.8% |
| Black or African American | 5,312 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,906 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,312 | 4% |
| Other race | 1,596 | 2% |
| Asian | 645 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $59,546 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.0%
$50k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
9.9%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
17.5%
$300k–$500k
18.0%
$500k–$1M
9.7%
$1M+
4.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,960 |
| Median rent / month | $665 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 23.7% |
| Single-family detached | 73.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 19.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 33.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.9% |
| Electricity | 67.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 5.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17,260 | 60.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,083 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,796 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,897 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,146 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12,757 | 39.2% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.7% | 24.5% |
| Married | 62.5% | 56.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
28.9%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 718 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 866 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 7,380 | 50.9% |
| High school | 3,582 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,761 | 17.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Retail trade
10.7%
Professional & management
10.5%
Construction
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Other services
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 21.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.7% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
15.1%
18 and over
12.9%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
14.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.8% |
| Retirement income | 33.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.2% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,427 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 9.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.4% |
| Public insurance | 46.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 74,837 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 1,285 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,136 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 87 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 75,683 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 75,272 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 43,862 | 54.3% |
| Foreign born | 411 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,783 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,152 | 28.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12,329 | 15.7% |
| Italian | 10,952 | 14% |
| Arab | 8,163 | 10.4% |
| English | 775 | 1% |
| Polish | 473 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 150 | 0.2% |
| German | 143 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 121 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 97 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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