Marietta, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29661
Greenville County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,648
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,099
- Median income Below-median income area
- $180,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marietta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29661 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 29661 (Marietta, SC) rose +12.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.4 in 2023 to 293.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29661 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marietta, Greenville County, South Carolina, home to 5,648 residents across 178.2 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29661 reports a modest median household income of $55,099 (14% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,482. The poverty rate is 20.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $180,900 (20% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $930; owner occupancy is 83.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenville County, so 29661 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 29661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marietta, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29661.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 29661, Marietta, 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
5,648
Population
178.2
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29661?
54.1
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
1.2%
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?
$55,099
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$30,482
Per Capita Income
20.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29661 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Marietta, 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)
$55,099 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
3,311housing units
3,311
Total Housing Units
2,881
Occupied Units
430
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,900
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$930
Median Rent
1991
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
+12.4%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29661 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 172 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 190 |
| 2022 | +25.4% | 238 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 261 |
| 2024 | +12.4% | 294 |
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 68 business establishments in ZIP 29661, employing approximately 893 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,370,000.
68
Businesses
893
Employees
$37.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.4% |
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 29661 vs 29683 →
ZIP 29661 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29609
Greenville (29609)
27,722 residents
- 29690
Travelers Rest (29690)
20,914 residents
- 29661 5,648
Marietta (29661)
5,648 residents
- 28790 3,205
Zirconia (28790)
3,205 residents
- 29613 2,334
Greenville (29613)
2,334 residents
- 29635 1,254
Cleveland (29635)
1,254 residents
- 28718 553
Cedar Mountain (28718)
553 residents
- 29683 291
Slater (29683)
291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29661 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28790
Zirconia (28790)
$97,042 median income
- 28718
Cedar Mountain (28718)
$74,031 median income
- 29635
Cleveland (29635)
$71,844 median income
- 29690
Travelers Rest (29690)
$69,956 median income
- 29609
Greenville (29609)
$65,342 median income
- 29661
Marietta (29661)
$55,099 median income
- 29683
Slater (29683)
$44,299 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29661 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 29661, 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 (5,648 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 29661 in?
ZIP code 29661 (Marietta) 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 29661?
ZIP code 29661 in Marietta, SC has a population of 5,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29661?
The median household income in ZIP 29661 is $55,099, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29661?
The median home value in ZIP 29661 is $180,900, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29661?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29661 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29661?
ZIP code 29661 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 893 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29661?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29661 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29661?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29661 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 29661?
In ZIP code 29661, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 29661?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29661 is 35.0 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 29661?
In ZIP code 29661, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29661?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29661 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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