ZIP Code 29655, South Carolina
ZIP Code 29655 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 29655 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Abbeville County / Anderson County, South Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,555. The land area covers 140.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,555 | ±963 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,987 | ±361 | 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 | 3,617 | ±340 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,987 | ±361 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 630 | ±202 |
| Median Home Value | $163,400 | ±$30,870 |
| Median Gross Rent | $797 | ±$83 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,395 | ±$3,090 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,298 | ±$2,749 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | ±7.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,467 | ±612 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,890 | ±472 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.5% | ±3.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 10-12 | Abbeville, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abbeville, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Honea Path, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Calhoun Falls, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Iva, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Abbeville, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Due West, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Elberton, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Elberton, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Elberton, GA |
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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Erskine College
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College | 14.5 mi away | 2 Washington St, Due West, SC, 29639 |
8643792131
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IVA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 203 W. CRUETTE ST., IVA, SC, 29655 |
(864) 348-6150
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Anderson University
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College | 17.3 mi away | 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC, 29621-4035 |
8642312000
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CALHOUN FALLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 409 WEST TUGALOO STREET, CALHOUN FALLS, SC, 29628 |
(864) 418-8724
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ABBEVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 1407 NORTH MAIN STREET, ABBEVILLE, SC, 29620 |
(864) 459-4009
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WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER BRANCH
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 1100 WEST FRANKLIN STREET, ANDERSON, SC, 29624 |
(864) 260-4460
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ANDERSON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 300 N MCDUFFIE STREET, ANDERSON, SC, 29621 |
(864) 260-4500
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ANDERSON COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 300 N. MCDUFFIE STREET, ANDERSON, SC, 29621 |
(864) 260-4500
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ELBERT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 345 HEARD STREET, ELBERTON, GA, 30635 |
(706) 283-5375
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AGNEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 429 WEST MAIN STREET, DONALDS, SC, 29638 |
(864) 379-8568
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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 CALHOUN FALLS, SC US, located 12.3 miles from ZCTA5 29655. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54.3° | 32.3° | 43.3° | 4.08" | 0.1" |
| February | 57.9° | 34.8° | 46.3° | 4.12" | 0.3" |
| March | 65.8° | 40.4° | 53.1° | 4.54" | 0.1" |
| April | 74.2° | 48.6° | 61.4° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| May | 81.3° | 58.0° | 69.7° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.8° | 66.7° | 77.3° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.4° | 70.5° | 80.9° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.7° | 69.2° | 79.5° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 84.3° | 62.6° | 73.4° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| October | 74.7° | 50.4° | 62.6° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| November | 64.6° | 39.6° | 52.1° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| December | 56.5° | 34.4° | 45.5° | 4.71" | 0.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Secession CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Iva town | Town | 3.4 mi | — |
| Lowndesville town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Antreville CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Starr town | Town | 8.6 mi | — |
| Calhoun Falls town | Town | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 29655. • 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.