The ZIP Code 29691 is associated with Walhalla, SC in Oconee County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 11,672. About 21.4% of residents in ZIP Code 29691 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 39.2 years. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 77.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,825. The median household income is $40,371, while about 18% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29691 is $40,371, while the region's mean household income is $50,388. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,825. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29691 of $19,825 is approximately 32.63% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 18.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately90.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 29691 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.2% of 29691 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 29691, 77.2% of the population graduated high school, while 15.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.2% in this Oconee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.0% |
| Associate's degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29691 are older than average. The median age of 39.2 years in ZIP Code 29691 is approximately 2.89% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 29691 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 29691 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29691, 94.2% is one race, while 5.8% are two or more races. Approximately 16.0% of 29691 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29691 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.4%), followed by Black or African American (8.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29691 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29691 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29691, 87.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% 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 | 87.9% |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29691, an estimated 23.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Oconee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.9% |
In 29691, 56.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.8 minutes. Approximately 18.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29691 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 16.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 29691 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 14.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.1% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.0% |
| Public administration | 0.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29691 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.44 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.04% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.45% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29691 | 9.84¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh | 5.24¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 15.34¢/kWh | 10.96¢/kWh | 7.07¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 29691 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.74 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.1 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.41 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.72 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.86 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.92 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.77 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.77 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.69 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.13 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.4 | 1.78 | 5.46 |