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 High-density area
- $54,585
- Median income Below-median income area
- $235,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29649 (Greenwood, SC) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.6 in 2023 to 218.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,514. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $235,100 (4% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $958; 63.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Greenwood County, so 29649 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 29649
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenwood, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29649.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
159 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Finance and insurance 56
Finance and insurance
56 establishments
- Construction 55
Construction
55 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 29649?
37.8
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
3.0%
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?
$54,585
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$35,514
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29649 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Greenwood, 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)
$54,585 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
12,398housing units
12,398
Total Housing Units
10,830
Occupied Units
1,568
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,100
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 29646
Greenwood (29646)
28,159 residents
- 29649
Greenwood (29649)
26,235 residents
- 29653 4,811
Hodges (29653)
4,811 residents
- 29384 3,945
Waterloo (29384)
3,945 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29649 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29649 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29653
Hodges (29653)
$64,722 median income
- 29649
Greenwood (29649)
$54,585 median income
- 29384
Waterloo (29384)
$51,384 median income
- 29646
Greenwood (29646)
$44,441 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29649, 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 (26,235 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 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.
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