What city is ZIP code 29691?

ZIP code 29691 is in Walhalla, SC (Oconee County).

What county is ZIP code 29691 in?

ZIP code 29691 is mostly in Oconee County, South Carolina.

How many people live in ZIP code 29691?

About 12,084 people live in the 29691 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 29691

Walhalla, SC, Oconee County

Population

12,084

Land area

62.2sq mi

People per sq mi

194

City

Walhalla

ZIP 29691 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 29691 at a glance

Households here earn a median of $49,639 a year, 28% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,600 (26% below South Carolina) and median rent is $820 a month.

Local data for ZIP 29691

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 29691, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$49,639

Poverty rate

26.7%

Median home value

$190,600

Prices +5.8% in a year

Median rent

$820/mo

Homeownership

72.1%

Bachelor's or higher

18.1%

Median age

44.6

Average commute

27.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

180

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,834

$67.5M annual payroll

PPP loans

$6.1M

111 loans

Campaign donations

$17.9K

41% D, 32% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 29691, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

540

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 29°F

61.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 29691, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.1%

U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts

Diabetes

14.7%

U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.3%

U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 29691?: ZIP code 29691 is in Walhalla, SC (Oconee County).
What county is ZIP code 29691 in?: ZIP code 29691 is mostly in Oconee County, South Carolina.
How many people live in ZIP code 29691?: About 12,084 people live in the 29691 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.