29678 ZIP Code
Seneca, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29678 |
| City/Town: | Seneca |
| County: | Oconee |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,359 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,665 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,818 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,615 |
| Median Home Value: | $182,900 |
| Land Area: | 79.8 sq miles
206.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.6 sq miles
19.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.6345, -82.9373 |
Population Information (29678 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,359 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,170 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,189 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,332 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,396 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,423 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,663 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,741 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,369 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,188 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,737 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,763 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,696 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,352 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,293 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 406 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29678 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $182,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $936 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,615 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,103 | 87.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,512 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,309 | 62.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,794 | 37.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29678 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,804 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 695 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,823 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,649 | 29.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,297 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,763 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,467 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,110 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29678 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,665 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,794 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,853 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,818 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29678 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,756 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,978 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 776 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,198 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,927 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,422 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 601 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29678 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,578 | 75.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,951 | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 227 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 250 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,324 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 940 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,212 | 5.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 656 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 203 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 329 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29678 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 739 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 695 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,047 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,328 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,590 | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,539 | 15.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,234 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,173 | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 528 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 230 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29678 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,656 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,229 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 97 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 137 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 276 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 525 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29678 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 156 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 640 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,862 | 18.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 38 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,316 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 523 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 39 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 910 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 773 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,410 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 825 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 365 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 121 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29678 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29678 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,990 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,840 | 59.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,298 | 44.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,200 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29678 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,296 | 72.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,426 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,508 | 24.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 375 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 158 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,719 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29678 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,953 | 59.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 355 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 351 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 583 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 231 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 605 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 388 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,122 | 18.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29678 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 75 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,252 | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,857 | 16.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,974 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,597 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,871 | 16.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,164 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 628 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 657 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 540 | 4.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29678 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 219 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 948 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,949 | 25.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,453 | 46.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,707 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 339 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29678 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,228 | 22.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 340 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,335 | 72.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 71 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 75 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 54 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29678 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 843 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,134 | 31.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,450 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,676 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29678 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 639 | 10.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 727 | 11.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 857 | 13.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,498 | 23.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,440 | 22.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 947 | 15.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 175 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29678 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,190 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $370 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $936 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (29678 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,103 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,985 | 39.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,346 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,135 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,531 | 35.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,660 | 26.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,840 | 28.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29678 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,213 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,497 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,234 | 46.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 354 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,072 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,450 | 37.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29678 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,765 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 235 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 352 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,217 | 38.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 933 | 16.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,028 | 35.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29678 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,608 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,338 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,190 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,193 | 18.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 146 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,582 | 61.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,465 | 34.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29678 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,174 | 82.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,014 | 17.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,635 | 40.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,302 | 57.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,005 | 25.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29678 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,807 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 115 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 552 | 480.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 552 | 480.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 552 | 480.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 131 | 113.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 71 | 61.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 186 | 161.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 27.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29678 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,027 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,322 | 96.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 705 | 3.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 364 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 202 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 129 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29678 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,103 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,025 | 89.3% | 89.4% |
Seneca, SC29678