ZIP Code 29676 - Salem South Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 29676 is located in Salem South Carolina. Portions of 29676 are also in Keowee Key and Tamassee. 29676 is entirely within Oconee County. Regionally, 29676 is located in Upstate South Carolina.
ZIP Code 29676 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Salem |
| Primary County | Oconee County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,960 |
| Area Code(s) | 864 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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29676 Demographics
29676 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in South Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29676 is White. The current unemployment level in 29676 is 4.2%.
| Population | 5,960 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.27% |
| Population Density | 69 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,431 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $95,743 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $562,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.97% |
29676 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,770 | 99.97% |
| Black | 2 | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
29676 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 331 | 7.68% |
| Bachelor Degree | 997 | 23.13% |
| High School Diploma | 1,186 | 27.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 73 | 1.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 140 | 3.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 549 | 12.73% |
| Associates Degree | 406 | 9.42% |
| Masters Degree | 456 | 10.58% |
| Professional Degree | 82 | 1.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 91 | 2.11% |
29676 Geography
| Coordinates | 34.9332695, -82.96043396 |
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| Region | Upstate South Carolina |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Seneca, SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 86 Square Miles |
29676 Schools
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29676 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45a - Southern Inner Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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