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 High-density area
- $55,403
- Median income Below-median income area
- $234,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29617 (Greenville, SC) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.1 in 2023 to 284.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,578. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,500 (4% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,079; 66.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenville County, so 29617 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 29617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29617.
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 29617?
40.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
15.9%
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?
$55,403
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,578
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29617 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)
$55,403 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
12,123housing units
12,123
Total Housing Units
11,231
Occupied Units
892
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,500
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 29617 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
- 29605
Greenville (29605)
34,414 residents
- 29640
Easley (29640)
30,574 residents
- 29611
Greenville (29611)
28,799 residents
- 29609
Greenville (29609)
27,722 residents
- 29617
Greenville (29617)
25,685 residents
- 29690
Travelers Rest (29690)
20,914 residents
- 29601 10,550
Greenville (29601)
10,550 residents
- 29614 2,720
Greenville (29614)
2,720 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29617 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29617 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29687
Taylors (29687)
$80,051 median income
- 29601
Greenville (29601)
$76,136 median income
- 29690
Travelers Rest (29690)
$69,956 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
- 29683
Slater (29683)
$44,299 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29617, 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 (25,685 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 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.
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