City

Tamassee, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Oconee County  ·  South Carolina

👥932Population
💰$87,981Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$250,000Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 5.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic5.2%
Black5.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate277 (40.4%)
Some College151 (22%)
Associates99 (14.4%)
Bachelors26 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree133 (19.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 22%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
HS Grad40.4%
Some College22.0%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.8%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.8%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,981 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$250,000 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units554
Vacant Units217

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
11%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Tamassee, SC

Tamassee is a city in South Carolina, located in Oconee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 932 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Tamassee is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,981 is above the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tamassee is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $250,000, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tamassee is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.05%).

Tamassee, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Tamassee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29686 932 $87,981 $250,000 3.0% 23.2% 90.8%