Greer, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29651
Greenville County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,844
- 182/sq mi High-density area
- $82,705
- Median income Near-median income area
- $297,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greer pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 182
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29651 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 29651 (Greer, SC) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.0 in 2023 to 260.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29651 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina, with 42,844 residents across 235.0 square miles, a density of 182 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29651 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,705 (30% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,249. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $297,300 (31% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 80.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,071.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenville County, so 29651 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 29651
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greer, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29651.
- Construction
Construction
198 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
125 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
92 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 29651, Greer, 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
42,844
Population
235.0
Area (sq mi)
182
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29651?
40.3
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
8.0%
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?
$82,705
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$41,249
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29651 ranks nationally
Greer, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$82,705 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US 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
22,545housing units
22,545
Total Housing Units
21,197
Occupied Units
1,348
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,300
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,071
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29651 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 168 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 189 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 227 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 248 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 261 |
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 1,164 business establishments in ZIP 29651, employing approximately 27,466 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,913,178,000.
1,164
Businesses
27,466
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 198 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 141 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 125 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 113 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 92 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 83 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 78 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 72 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 58 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.8% |
| Information | 6 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.3% |
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 29651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29651
Greer (29651)
42,844 residents
- 29687
Taylors (29687)
39,561 residents
- 29615
Greenville (29615)
35,151 residents
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
34,487 residents
- 29650
Greer (29650)
32,632 residents
- 29334 11,331
Duncan (29334)
11,331 residents
- 29365 10,146
Lyman (29365)
10,146 residents
- 29385 7,221
Wellford (29385)
7,221 residents
- 29614 2,720
Greenville (29614)
2,720 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29651 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29375
Reidville (29375)
$158,971 median income
- 29650
Greer (29650)
$94,522 median income
- 29651
Greer (29651)
$82,705 median income
- 29334
Duncan (29334)
$81,413 median income
- 29687
Taylors (29687)
$80,051 median income
- 29365
Lyman (29365)
$76,966 median income
- 29615
Greenville (29615)
$76,117 median income
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
$74,503 median income
- 29385 $58,249
Wellford (29385)
$58,249 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29651 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29650 | Greer, SC | 32,632 | 3.9 mi |
| 29365 | Lyman, SC | 10,146 | 4.1 mi |
| 29687 | Taylors, SC | 39,561 | 6.3 mi |
| 29334 | Duncan, SC | 11,331 | 6.4 mi |
| 29377 | Startex, SC | 761 | 7.4 mi |
| 29385 | Wellford, SC | 7,221 | 7.4 mi |
| 29615 | Greenville, SC | 35,151 | 7.4 mi |
| 29375 | Reidville, SC | 95 | 8.7 mi |
| 29614 | Greenville, SC | 2,720 | 9.3 mi |
| 29607 | Greenville, SC | 34,487 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29651, 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 (42,844 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 29651 in?
ZIP code 29651 (Greer) 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 29651?
ZIP code 29651 in Greer, SC has a population of 42,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29651?
The median household income in ZIP 29651 is $82,705, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29651?
The median home value in ZIP 29651 is $297,300, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29651?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29651 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29651?
ZIP code 29651 has 1,164 business establishments employing approximately 27,466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29651?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29651 are: Construction (198), Retail trade (141), Other services (except public administration) (125). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29651?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29651 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 29651?
In ZIP code 29651, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 29651?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29651 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29651?
In ZIP code 29651, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29651?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29651 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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