Fountain Inn, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29644
Greenville County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,578
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,301
- Median income Near-median income area
- $257,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fountain Inn pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29644 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 29644 (Fountain Inn, SC) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.7 in 2023 to 267.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29644 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina, home to 18,578 residents across 212.6 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29644 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,301 (10% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,852. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $257,400 (14% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,108; 73.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenville County, so 29644 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 29644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fountain Inn, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29644.
- Construction
Construction
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 29644, Fountain Inn, 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
18,578
Population
212.6
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29644?
36.7
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.2%
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?
$70,301
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$33,852
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29644 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Fountain Inn, 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)
$70,301 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
9,396housing units
9,396
Total Housing Units
8,926
Occupied Units
470
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,400
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,108
Median Rent
1996
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29644 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 163 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 183 |
| 2022 | +24.6% | 228 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 251 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 267 |
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 386 business establishments in ZIP 29644, employing approximately 7,693 people with a combined annual payroll of $449,920,000.
386
Businesses
7,693
Employees
$449.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 62 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 14.0% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 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 29644 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29681
Simpsonville (29681)
46,979 residents
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
34,487 residents
- 29680
Simpsonville (29680)
27,285 residents
- 29644 18,578
Fountain Inn (29644)
18,578 residents
- 29662 15,090
Mauldin (29662)
15,090 residents
- 29388 14,470
Woodruff (29388)
14,470 residents
- 29645 9,982
Gray Court (29645)
9,982 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29644 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29644 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29681
Simpsonville (29681)
$114,986 median income
- 29680
Simpsonville (29680)
$86,716 median income
- 29662
Mauldin (29662)
$81,749 median income
- 29388
Woodruff (29388)
$79,828 median income
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
$74,503 median income
- 29644
Fountain Inn (29644)
$70,301 median income
- 29645
Gray Court (29645)
$59,842 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29644 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29644, 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 (18,578 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 29644 in?
ZIP code 29644 (Fountain Inn) 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 29644?
ZIP code 29644 in Fountain Inn, SC has a population of 18,578 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29644?
The median household income in ZIP 29644 is $70,301, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29644?
The median home value in ZIP 29644 is $257,400, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29644?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29644 is White at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29644?
ZIP code 29644 has 386 business establishments employing approximately 7,693 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29644?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29644 are: Construction (62), Other services (except public administration) (54), Manufacturing (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29644?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29644 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 29644?
In ZIP code 29644, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 29644?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29644 is 23.4 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 29644?
In ZIP code 29644, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29644?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29644 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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