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Greenville, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29617

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

25,685
427/sq mi
$55,403
Median income
$234,500
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greenville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
427
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29617 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, with 25,685 residents across 60.2 square miles, a density of 427 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29617 reports a modest median household income of $55,403 (13% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,578. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $234,500 (4% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,079 monthly, and 66.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 29617 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Greenville County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 29617

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29617.

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 29617, 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

25,685

Population

60.2

Area (sq mi)

427

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29617?

40.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 56.7%
African American 13.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%

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?

$55,403

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$32,578

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29617 ranks nationally

Greenville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,403 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,123

Total Housing Units

11,231

Occupied Units

892

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$234,500

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,079

Median Rent

1983

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29617 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 178
2021 +13.2% 202
2022 +19.6% 242
2023 +8.0% 261
2024 +9.0% 285

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 313 business establishments in ZIP 29617, employing approximately 2,565 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,627,000.

313

Businesses

2,565

Employees

$99.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 44 14.1%
Retail trade 42 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 41 13.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 30 9.6%
Finance and insurance 20 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 18 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.4%
Manufacturing 11 3.5%
Wholesale trade 10 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.2%
Educational services 7 2.2%
Information 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.3%

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 29617 vs 29613 →

ZIP 29617 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 29617 ranks #6 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 29617 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 29617 ranks #7 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
29613 Greenville, SC 2,334 1.9 mi
29609 Greenville, SC 27,722 4.4 mi
29611 Greenville, SC 28,799 5.7 mi
29601 Greenville, SC 10,550 5.7 mi
29640 Easley, SC 30,574 6.5 mi
29614 Greenville, SC 2,720 6.4 mi
29683 Slater, SC 291 8.3 mi
29690 Travelers Rest, SC 20,914 10.5 mi
29687 Taylors, SC 39,561 9.3 mi
29605 Greenville, SC 34,414 10.6 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
29605 standard
Greenville, SC
Pop: 34,414

Related Areas

Greenville County Greenville, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29617 in? ▼
ZIP code 29617 (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 29617? ▼
ZIP code 29617 in Greenville, SC has a population of 25,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29617? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29617 is $55,403, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29617 is $234,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29617 is White at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29617? ▼
ZIP code 29617 has 313 business establishments employing approximately 2,565 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29617? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29617 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (42), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29617? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29617 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 29617? ▼
In ZIP code 29617, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 29617? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29617 is 24.4 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 29617? ▼
In ZIP code 29617, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29617 is 19.3% 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.