ZIP Code 29646, South Carolina
ZIP Code 29646 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 29646 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Abbeville County / Greenwood County, South Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 27,902. The land area covers 101.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,902 | ±1,364 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,875 | ±575 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,873 | ±583 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,875 | ±575 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 998 | ±287 |
| Median Home Value | $142,400 | ±$9,996 |
| Median Gross Rent | $833 | ±$63 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,441 | ±$5,735 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,581 | ±$1,586 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,026 | ±855 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,876 | ±798 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.6% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 24,607 (2024)
ID: 174848
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY DIRECTOR
901 W GREENWOOD ST, ABBEVILLE SC 29620-5717
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abbeville, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Greenwood, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Due West, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greenwood, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Ninety Six, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greenwood, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Greenwood, SC | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Greenwood, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | Greenwood, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Greenwood, SC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lander University
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College | 4.5 mi away | 320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC, 29649-2099 |
8643888000
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GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 600 SOUTH MAIN ST., GREENWOOD, SC, 29646 |
(864) 941-4650
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Piedmont Technical College
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College | 5.2 mi away | 620 North Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC, 29646 |
8649418324
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GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 600 SOUTH MAIN STREET, GREENWOOD, SC, 29646 |
(864) 941-4650
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Charzanne Beauty College
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College Vocational | 5.3 mi away | 1549 Hwy 72/221 E, Greenwood, SC, 29649 |
8642237321
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NINETY-SIX BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 100 SOUTH CAMBRIDGE STREET, NINETY-SIX, SC, 29666 |
(864) 543-4749
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Erskine College
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College | 19.4 mi away | 2 Washington St, Due West, SC, 29639 |
8643792131
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ABBEVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 1407 NORTH MAIN STREET, ABBEVILLE, SC, 29620 |
(864) 459-4009
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MCCORMICK COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 201 RAILROAD AVE., MCCORMICK, SC, 29835 |
(864) 852-2821
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WARE SHOALS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 54 SOUTH GREENWOOD AVENUE, WARE SHOALS, SC, 29692 |
(864) 456-2813
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GREENWOOD CO AP, SC US, located 7.8 miles from ZCTA5 29646. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53.4° | 31.8° | 42.6° | 3.91" | — |
| February | 57.3° | 34.8° | 46.0° | 3.61" | — |
| March | 65.0° | 40.8° | 52.9° | 4.17" | — |
| April | 73.4° | 48.3° | 60.8° | 2.79" | — |
| May | 80.5° | 56.9° | 68.7° | 2.99" | — |
| June | 86.8° | 65.1° | 75.9° | 3.72" | — |
| July | 90.2° | 68.5° | 79.4° | 3.83" | — |
| August | 88.7° | 67.6° | 78.1° | 3.25" | — |
| September | 83.2° | 61.6° | 72.4° | 3.35" | — |
| October | 73.5° | 49.1° | 61.3° | 3.03" | — |
| November | 63.2° | 38.8° | 51.0° | 3.32" | — |
| December | 55.5° | 33.8° | 44.6° | 4.04" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Promised Land CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Ninety Six town | Town | 7.5 mi | — |
| Coronaca CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Bradley CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Cokesbury CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 29646. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.