County ProfileSC
Oconee County
Population: 78,607 · 12 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
78,607
People
Median age
47.3
Housing
Total households
34,515
Income
Median household income
$62,388
Housing
Total housing units
42,100
Employment
Employment rate
49.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.1%
County details
Local time 01:53:38(ET)| Name | Oconee |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 12total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 10 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 864 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 34.7487656, -83.0615395 |
| Land area | 626.6 sq miles(1,622.9 km²) |
Map of Oconee county, South Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Oconee County
Compare the largest cities in Oconee County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 8,850 | $52,022 | 3ZIPs |
| Walhalla | 4,072 | $36,327 | 1ZIPs |
| Westminster | 2,353 | $40,946 | 1ZIPs |
| Mountain Rest | 1,727 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Fair Play | 704 | $82,083 | 1ZIPs |
| West Union | 374 | $48,393 | 1ZIPs |
| Long Creek | 283 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Newry | 199 | $45,407 | 1ZIPs |
| Salem | 120 | $62,143 | 1ZIPs |
| Tamassee | 60 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Oconee County
Review the most populated postal areas across Oconee County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29678 | Seneca | $52,550 | 23,700 |
| 29693 | Westminster | $54,503 | 14,614 |
| 29672 | Seneca | $90,650 | 12,703 |
| 29691 | Walhalla | $49,639 | 11,142 |
| 29676 | Salem | $92,798 | 5,641 |
| 29696 | West Union | $78,468 | 4,759 |
| 29643 | Fair Play | $80,517 | 2,892 |
| 29664 | Mountain Rest | $51,705 | 1,727 |
| 29686 | Tamassee | $58,313 | 1,116 |
| 29658 | Long Creek | $67,750 | 283 |
| 29665 | Newry | $45,407 | 199 |
| 29679 | Seneca | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS