Question 1

Is 29620 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 29620 in Abbeville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Abbeville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 29620 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 29620?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 29620 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 29620. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 29620 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Abbeville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 29620?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 29620 is approximately $211K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 29620 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 29620 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 29620 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 29620 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Abbeville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 29620 scores similarly to the middle tier of Abbeville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Abbeville — ZIP 29620

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Wright Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Abbeville High	09–12	—	—	—
Diamond Hill Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Long Cane Primary	PK–02	—	—	—
Westwood Elementary	03–05	—	—	—