City

Seneca, SC

3 ZIP codes  ·  Oconee County  ·  South Carolina

👥35,871Population
💰$62,735Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$270,607Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 12.9%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic4.6%
Black12.9%
Asian1.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma260 (1.1%)
HS Graduate6,324 (26.9%)
Some College3,036 (12.9%)
Associates3,355 (14.3%)
Bachelors2,649 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree7,860 (33.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College12.9%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,735 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$270,606 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$945/mo
Total Housing Units18,225
Vacant Units2,733

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Seneca, SC

Seneca is a city in South Carolina, located in Oconee County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 35,871 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.49 years.

Economically, Seneca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,735 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Seneca is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $270,606, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $944 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seneca is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.14%).

Seneca, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Seneca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29672 12,364 $87,521 $394,200 $948 4.4% 55.2% 83.0%
29678 23,507 $49,699 $205,600 $943 8.2% 38.0% 62.3%