29697 ZIP Code
Williamston, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29697 |
| City/Town: | Williamston |
| County: | Anderson |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,253 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,109 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,174 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,141 |
| Median Home Value: | $165,500 |
| Land Area: | 39.2 sq miles
101.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.6256, -82.5486 |
Population Information (29697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,253 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,752 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,501 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 592 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 689 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 778 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,169 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 850 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,771 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,822 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,996 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 981 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,079 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,217 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,048 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 261 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $165,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $904 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,141 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,729 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 412 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,155 | 72.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,574 | 27.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,175 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 279 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,955 | 19.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,306 | 32.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,586 | 15.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,010 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,398 | 13.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 641 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29697 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,109 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,788 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,557 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,174 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,426 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,027 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 371 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,527 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,836 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 786 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 405 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,324 | 86.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 978 | 6.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 82 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 598 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 266 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 689 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 933 | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 407 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 489 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29697 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 96 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 229 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 458 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 410 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 890 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,131 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,237 | 21.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 859 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 235 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 184 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29697 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,243 | 74.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 949 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 22 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 86 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 66 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 581 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29697 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,068 | 15.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,523 | 21.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 231 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 758 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 335 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 58 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 163 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 594 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,256 | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 418 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 325 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 247 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.2% | 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 (29697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,871 | 83.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,889 | 62.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,048 | 35.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,354 | 16.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29697 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,551 | 79.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,982 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,247 | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 233 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 68 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 340 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29697 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,428 | 72.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 81 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 44 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 70 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 310 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 35 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,173 | 19.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29697 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 621 | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,068 | 17.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,365 | 22.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 753 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 900 | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 444 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 744 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 106 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 138 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29697 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 13 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 34 | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,630 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,377 | 55.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 858 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 229 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29697 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,294 | 22.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 347 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,010 | 70.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29697 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 182 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,201 | 21.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,400 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,946 | 34.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29697 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 378 | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 814 | 19.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 624 | 15.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 835 | 20.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 666 | 16.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 423 | 10.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 332 | 8.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 83 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29697 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,151 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $374 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $904 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (29697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,729 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,988 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 975 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 952 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,500 | 26.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,472 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,805 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29697 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,770 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,687 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,961 | 51.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 192 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 651 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,696 | 29.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29697 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,878 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 112 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 197 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,175 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 755 | 26.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 639 | 22.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,502 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 718 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,225 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,215 | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 133 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,206 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 876 | 39.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29697 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,439 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,639 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,022 | 62.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 617 | 37.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 194 | 11.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,416 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 55 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 837 | 1521.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 837 | 1521.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 837 | 1521.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 144 | 261.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 611 | 1110.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29697 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,661 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,700 | 93.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 961 | 7.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 840 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 97 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29697 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,729 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,251 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Williamston, SC29697