Greenville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29611
Greenville County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,799
- 481/sq mi High-density area
- $51,565
- Median income Below-median income area
- $195,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 481
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29611 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29611 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, with 28,799 residents across 59.9 square miles, a density of 481 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29611 reports a modest median household income of $51,565 (19% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,856. The poverty rate is 22.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $195,700 (13% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,154; 53.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenville County, so 29611 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 29611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29611.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Construction
Construction
75 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 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 29611, 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
28,799
Population
59.9
Area (sq mi)
481
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29611?
34.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
12.9%
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?
$51,565
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$30,856
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29611 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)
$51,565 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
14,432housing units
14,432
Total Housing Units
12,685
Occupied Units
1,747
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,700
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,154
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29611 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 181 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 210 |
| 2022 | +23.4% | 259 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 288 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 290 |
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 758 business establishments in ZIP 29611, employing approximately 9,949 people with a combined annual payroll of $457,530,000.
758
Businesses
9,949
Employees
$457.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 144 | 19.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 75 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 70 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 4.2% |
| Information | 14 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 29611 vs 29601 →
ZIP 29611 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
34,487 residents
- 29605
Greenville (29605)
34,414 residents
- 29640
Easley (29640)
30,574 residents
- 29642
Easley (29642)
29,561 residents
- 29611
Greenville (29611)
28,799 residents
- 29609
Greenville (29609)
27,722 residents
- 29617
Greenville (29617)
25,685 residents
- 29673
Piedmont (29673)
25,348 residents
- 29601 10,550
Greenville (29601)
10,550 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29611 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29642
Easley (29642)
$78,221 median income
- 29601
Greenville (29601)
$76,136 median income
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
$74,503 median income
- 29673
Piedmont (29673)
$71,444 median income
- 29605
Greenville (29605)
$65,648 median income
- 29609
Greenville (29609)
$65,342 median income
- 29640
Easley (29640)
$62,207 median income
- 29617
Greenville (29617)
$55,403 median income
- 29611
Greenville (29611)
$51,565 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29611 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29601 | Greenville, SC | 10,550 | 3.5 mi |
| 29617 | Greenville, SC | 25,685 | 5.7 mi |
| 29673 | Piedmont, SC | 25,348 | 7.6 mi |
| 29613 | Greenville, SC | 2,334 | 6.8 mi |
| 29605 | Greenville, SC | 34,414 | 5.8 mi |
| 29614 | Greenville, SC | 2,720 | 6.3 mi |
| 29607 | Greenville, SC | 34,487 | 7.4 mi |
| 29609 | Greenville, SC | 27,722 | 7.0 mi |
| 29642 | Easley, SC | 29,561 | 7.0 mi |
| 29640 | Easley, SC | 30,574 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29611, 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 (28,799 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 29611 in?
ZIP code 29611 (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 29611?
ZIP code 29611 in Greenville, SC has a population of 28,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29611?
The median household income in ZIP 29611 is $51,565, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29611?
The median home value in ZIP 29611 is $195,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29611 is White at 42.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29611?
ZIP code 29611 has 758 business establishments employing approximately 9,949 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29611 are: Retail trade (144), Other services (except public administration) (91), Construction (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29611?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29611 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 29611?
In ZIP code 29611, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 29611?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29611 is 25.9 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 29611?
In ZIP code 29611, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29611 is 22.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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