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Greenville, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29605

Greenville County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,414
520/sq mi
$65,648
Median income
$256,300
Median home value
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greenville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
520
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29605 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29605 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, with 34,414 residents across 66.2 square miles, a density of 520 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29605 reports a modest median household income of $65,648 (3% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $46,003. Poverty here runs at 15.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Housing costs here run $256,300 for a typical home value (13% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,087 a month; 68.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greenville County, letting you compare 29605 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 29605

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29605.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29605, Greenville, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

34,414

Population

66.2

Area (sq mi)

520

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29605?

35.6

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 48.3%
African American 32.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$65,648

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$46,003

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29605 ranks nationally

Greenville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,648 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,155

Total Housing Units

15,948

Occupied Units

1,207

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$256,300

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,087

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.5%

YoY Change (2024)

354

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+254%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29605 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 224
2021 +8.7% 243
2022 +18.6% 288
2023 +10.1% 317
2024 +11.5% 354

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,013 business establishments in ZIP 29605, employing approximately 24,918 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,677,652,000.

1,013

Businesses

24,918

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 164 16.2%
Retail trade 140 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 110 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 79 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 79 7.8%
Construction 74 7.3%
Wholesale trade 68 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 6.3%
Manufacturing 62 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 4.6%
Finance and insurance 44 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 38 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.7%
Educational services 15 1.5%
Information 7 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 29605 vs 29662 →

ZIP 29605 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29605 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29605 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29605 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29662 Mauldin, SC 15,090 4.3 mi
29607 Greenville, SC 34,487 3.7 mi
29601 Greenville, SC 10,550 5.2 mi
29614 Greenville, SC 2,720 6.9 mi
29611 Greenville, SC 28,799 5.8 mi
29673 Piedmont, SC 25,348 5.8 mi
29609 Greenville, SC 27,722 9.5 mi
29615 Greenville, SC 35,151 7.4 mi
29669 Pelzer, SC 12,387 9.5 mi
29680 Simpsonville, SC 27,285 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greenville County

29681 standard
Simpsonville, SC
Pop: 46,979
29651 standard
Greer, SC
Pop: 42,844
29687 standard
Taylors, SC
Pop: 39,561
29615 standard
Greenville, SC
Pop: 35,151
29607 standard
Greenville, SC
Pop: 34,487
29650 standard
Greer, SC
Pop: 32,632

Related Areas

Greenville County Greenville, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29605 in? ▼
ZIP code 29605 (Greenville) is located in Greenville County, South Carolina. Greenville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greenville-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29605? ▼
ZIP code 29605 in Greenville, SC has a population of 34,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29605? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29605 is $65,648, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29605? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29605 is $256,300, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29605? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29605 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29605? ▼
ZIP code 29605 has 1,013 business establishments employing approximately 24,918 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29605? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29605 are: Health care and social assistance (164), Retail trade (140), Professional, scientific, and technical services (110). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29605? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29605 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29605? ▼
In ZIP code 29605, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29605? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29605 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29605? ▼
In ZIP code 29605, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29605? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29605 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.