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Greenwood, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29649

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

26,235
187/sq mi
$54,585
Median income
$235,100
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
187
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29649 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29649 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, with 26,235 residents across 140.4 square miles, a density of 187 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29649 reports a modest median household income of $54,585 (14% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $35,514. Poverty here runs at 10.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $235,100 (4% above the state average); renters pay a median of $958 monthly, and 63.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 29649 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Greenwood 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 29649

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenwood, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29649.

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 29649, Greenwood, 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

26,235

Population

140.4

Area (sq mi)

187

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29649?

37.8

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 66.4%
African American 26.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$54,585

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$35,514

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29649 ranks nationally

Greenwood, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,585 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,398

Total Housing Units

10,830

Occupied Units

1,568

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$235,100

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$958

Median Rent

1980

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29649 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 145
2021 +9.3% 159
2022 +16.6% 185
2023 +10.6% 205
2024 +7.0% 219

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 682 business establishments in ZIP 29649, employing approximately 9,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $297,824,000.

682

Businesses

9,371

Employees

$297.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 159 23.3%
Accommodation and food services 88 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 78 11.4%
Finance and insurance 56 8.2%
Construction 55 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 54 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 4.5%
Wholesale trade 29 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.1%
Manufacturing 19 2.8%
Information 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.3%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 29649 vs 29646 →

ZIP 29649 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 29649 ranks #2 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 29649 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 29649 ranks #2 of 4 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
29646 Greenwood, SC 28,159 7.5 mi
29653 Hodges, SC 4,811 6.4 mi
29384 Waterloo, SC 3,945 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greenwood County

29646 standard
Greenwood, SC
Pop: 28,159
29666 standard
Ninety Six, SC
Pop: 6,590
29653 standard
Hodges, SC
Pop: 4,811
29819 standard
Bradley, SC
Pop: 1,523
29848 standard
Troy, SC
Pop: 751

Related Areas

Greenwood County Greenwood, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29649 in? ▼
ZIP code 29649 (Greenwood) is located in Greenwood County, South Carolina. Greenwood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greenwood-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29649? ▼
ZIP code 29649 in Greenwood, SC has a population of 26,235 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29649? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29649 is $54,585, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29649? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29649 is $235,100, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29649? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29649 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29649? ▼
ZIP code 29649 has 682 business establishments employing approximately 9,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29649? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29649 are: Retail trade (159), Accommodation and food services (88), Other services (except public administration) (78). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29649? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29649 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 29649? ▼
In ZIP code 29649, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 29649? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29649 is 18.8 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 29649? ▼
In ZIP code 29649, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29649? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29649 is 10.9% 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.