Greenville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29609
Greenville County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,722
- 443/sq mi High-density area
- $65,342
- Median income Near-median income area
- $339,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 443
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29609 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29609 (Greenville, SC) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 301.6 in 2023 to 326.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29609 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, with 27,722 residents across 62.6 square miles, a density of 443 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29609 reports a modest median household income of $65,342 (2% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,242. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $339,500 (50% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 62.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,130.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenville County, so 29609 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 29609
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29609.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
156 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
100 establishments
- Construction
Construction
94 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29609, 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
27,722
Population
62.6
Area (sq mi)
443
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29609?
37.8
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
9.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,342
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$48,242
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29609 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Greenville, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,342 Top 38% higher than 62% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,434housing units
15,434
Total Housing Units
13,878
Occupied Units
1,556
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,500
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,130
Median Rent
1975
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29609 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 212 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 232 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 275 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 302 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 326 |
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 1,041 business establishments in ZIP 29609, employing approximately 11,827 people with a combined annual payroll of $461,776,000.
1,041
Businesses
11,827
Employees
$461.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 156 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 141 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 101 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 100 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 94 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 76 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 4.3% |
| Information | 20 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 29609 vs 29613 →
ZIP 29609 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29687
Taylors (29687)
39,561 residents
- 29615
Greenville (29615)
35,151 residents
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
34,487 residents
- 29605
Greenville (29605)
34,414 residents
- 29650
Greer (29650)
32,632 residents
- 29611
Greenville (29611)
28,799 residents
- 29609
Greenville (29609)
27,722 residents
- 29617
Greenville (29617)
25,685 residents
- 29601 10,550
Greenville (29601)
10,550 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29609 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29609 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29650
Greer (29650)
$94,522 median income
- 29687
Taylors (29687)
$80,051 median income
- 29601
Greenville (29601)
$76,136 median income
- 29615
Greenville (29615)
$76,117 median income
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
$74,503 median income
- 29605
Greenville (29605)
$65,648 median income
- 29609
Greenville (29609)
$65,342 median income
- 29617
Greenville (29617)
$55,403 median income
- 29611
Greenville (29611)
$51,565 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29609 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29613 | Greenville, SC | 2,334 | 3.0 mi |
| 29614 | Greenville, SC | 2,720 | 3.0 mi |
| 29617 | Greenville, SC | 25,685 | 4.4 mi |
| 29601 | Greenville, SC | 10,550 | 4.5 mi |
| 29687 | Taylors, SC | 39,561 | 6.1 mi |
| 29650 | Greer, SC | 32,632 | 7.5 mi |
| 29605 | Greenville, SC | 34,414 | 9.5 mi |
| 29615 | Greenville, SC | 35,151 | 6.6 mi |
| 29611 | Greenville, SC | 28,799 | 7.0 mi |
| 29607 | Greenville, SC | 34,487 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29609, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,722 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29609 in?
ZIP code 29609 (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 29609?
ZIP code 29609 in Greenville, SC has a population of 27,722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29609?
The median household income in ZIP 29609 is $65,342, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29609?
The median home value in ZIP 29609 is $339,500, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29609?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29609 is White at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29609?
ZIP code 29609 has 1,041 business establishments employing approximately 11,827 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29609?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29609 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (156), Retail trade (141), Health care and social assistance (101). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29609?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29609 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 29609?
In ZIP code 29609, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.4% 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 29609?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29609 is 22.0 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 29609?
In ZIP code 29609, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29609?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29609 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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