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ZIP Code 29696
West Union, SC, Oconee County
Population
5,154
Land area
21.9sq mi
People per sq mi
235
City
West Union
ZIP 29696 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29696 at a glance
- ZIP 29696 (West Union) is 34% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,468, 13% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,100 (15% below South Carolina) and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29696
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29696, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,468
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$219,100
Prices +2.3% in a year
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
19.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
111
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,531
$89.5M annual payroll
PPP loans
$5M
72 loans
Campaign donations
$36.7K
1% D, 60% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29696, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
540
Countywide, mostly 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29696, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29696?
- ZIP code 29696 is in West Union, SC (Oconee County).
- What county is ZIP code 29696 in?
- ZIP code 29696 is mostly in Oconee County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29696?
- About 5,154 people live in the 29696 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.