29696 ZIP Code — West Union, SC

Oconee County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29696 is located in West Union, South Carolina, within Oconee County. It covers approximately 21.91 square miles and serves a population of 5,102 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29696

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,908. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 29696 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,102

population

21.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29696 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29696

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29696. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Union	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29691 Walhalla (3.8 mi) 29672 Seneca (4 mi) 29686 Tamassee (8.1 mi) 29676 Salem (10.1 mi) 29682 Six Mile (10.7 mi) 29693 Westminster (11.3 mi) 29664 Mountain Rest (11.9 mi) 29632 Clemson (12.4 mi) 29630 Central (12.4 mi) 29678 Seneca (12.5 mi) 29634 Clemson (12.9 mi) 29631 Clemson (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,102
Population density	233 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	21.91 sq mi
Water area	1.03 sq mi
Latitude	34.7851
Longitude	-83.0061
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	39.1%	50.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	28.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	17.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,102

Population

233

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$73,908

Median household income

$35,427

Per capita income

$196,200

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

2,043

Housing units

31.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

236

5–9

214

195

10–14

176

179

15–19

162

20–24

212

25–34

192

430

35–44

388

305

45–54

275

212

55–59

192

233

60–64

210

394

65–74

356

114

75–84

103

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,266	24.8%
18 and over	3,836	75.2%
65 and over	1,054	20.7%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,903	94.2%
Two or more races	130	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	104	2%
Other race	66	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	50.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	28.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	17.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	22.6%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$73,908

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 12.5%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,200
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.5%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,395	68.2%
Cohabiting couple	48	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	260	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	342	16.7%
Households with children under 18	747	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	740	36.2%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	12.5%
Married	64.9%	67.8%
Separated	2.0%	1.4%
Widowed	3.4%	8.9%
Divorced	5.8%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 23.0%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 15.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	78	6.1%
Kindergarten	59	4.6%
Elementary school	701	54.8%
High school	307	24.0%
College / grad school	135	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.2%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Professional & management 12.9%

Retail trade 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Construction 7.3%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 11.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	325	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.4%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,955	97.1%
Spanish	59	1.2%
Other Indo-European	59	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,909	96.2%
Born in same state	4,879	95.6%
Born in different state	3,271	64.1%
Foreign born	30	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	193	3.8%
Not a US citizen	60	31.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	977	19.1%
Arab	712	14%
Italian	655	12.8%
English	44	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	22	0.4%
Norwegian	7	0.1%
German	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29696

What city is ZIP code 29696 in?

ZIP code 29696 is primarily assigned to West Union, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29696 in?

ZIP code 29696 falls within Oconee County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29696 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 29696 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29696 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 29696 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 29696?

ZIP code 29696 has an estimated population of 5,102 residents, with a density of 233 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29696?

The median home value in ZIP code 29696 is $196,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 29696 in?

ZIP code 29696 observes the EST timezone.