The ZIP Code 29686 is associated with Tamassee, SC in Oconee County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,164. About 20.8% of residents in ZIP Code 29686 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 43.6 years. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 82.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $28,980. The median household income is at $67,556, while an estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29686 is $67,556, while the region's mean household income is $80,099. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,980. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29686 of $28,980 is approximately 1.52% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 10.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately12.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 29686 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 21.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.9% of 29686 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.1% |
In ZIP Code 29686, 82.2% of the population graduated high school, while 20.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.4% in this Oconee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 13.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.3% |
| Associate's degree | 6.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29686 are older than average. The median age of 43.6 years in ZIP Code 29686 is approximately 14.44% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 29686 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.1% of 29686 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 12.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29686, 96.6% is one race, while 3.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.5% of 29686 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29686 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by Black or African American (4.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29686 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29686 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29686, 99.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Oconee County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.5% |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29686, an estimated 21.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Oconee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.5% |
In 29686, 52.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 44.4 minutes. Approximately 23.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29686 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 22.9% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 29686 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 22.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29686 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.33 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.37% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.12% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29686 | 11.57¢/kWh | 8.95¢/kWh | 7.04¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 14.62¢/kWh | 10.83¢/kWh | 7.21¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 29686 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.26 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.41 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.52 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.77 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.4 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.71 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.65 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.58 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.95 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |