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Oconee County, SC
13 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Population
80,469
Land area
627sq mi
People per sq mi
128
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Oconee County
Oconee County at a glance
- Oconee County is 27% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,388 a year, 10% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,100 (8% below South Carolina) and median rent is $881 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Seneca (8,993), Walhalla (4,157) and Keowee Key (3,351).
Local data for Oconee County, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oconee County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,388
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$237,100
Prices +6.5% in a year
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (11,201), German Americans (9,686), Mexican Americans (3,125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,154
25,929 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,307
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$691M
FY 2026, $8,791 per person
PPP loans
$68.9M
1,158 loans, 10,536 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$339K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Oconee County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oconee County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
540
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
61.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oconee County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Oconee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Oconee County, SC?
- Seneca is the largest city or town in Oconee County, with about 8,993 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Oconee County?
- Oconee County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29643, 29658, 29664, 29665, 29672.
- What is the population of Oconee County, SC?
- About 80,469 people live in Oconee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Oconee County?
- Oconee County borders Anderson County, Pickens County, Habersham County, GA, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Stephens County, GA, Hart County, GA, Franklin County, GA, Rabun County, GA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023