Piedmont, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29673
Greenville County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,348
- 140/sq mi High-density area
- $71,444
- Median income Near-median income area
- $253,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Piedmont pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 140
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29673 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29673 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, with 25,348 residents across 181.2 square miles, a density of 140 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29673 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,444 (12% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,593. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $253,800 (12% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,056; 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenville County, so 29673 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 29673
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Piedmont, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29673.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 establishments
- Construction
Construction
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
63 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 29673, Piedmont, 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
25,348
Population
181.2
Area (sq mi)
140
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29673?
42.2
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
4.7%
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?
$71,444
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$38,593
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29673 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Piedmont, 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)
$71,444 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
12,805housing units
12,805
Total Housing Units
11,988
Occupied Units
817
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,800
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,056
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29673 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 160 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 185 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 220 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 245 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 247 |
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 696 business establishments in ZIP 29673, employing approximately 13,759 people with a combined annual payroll of $746,113,000.
696
Businesses
13,759
Employees
$746.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 93 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 87 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 63 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
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 29673 vs 29611 →
ZIP 29673 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
34,487 residents
- 29605
Greenville (29605)
34,414 residents
- 29642
Easley (29642)
29,561 residents
- 29611
Greenville (29611)
28,799 residents
- 29673
Piedmont (29673)
25,348 residents
- 29669 12,387
Pelzer (29669)
12,387 residents
- 29697 12,207
Williamston (29697)
12,207 residents
- 29601 10,550
Greenville (29601)
10,550 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29673 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29673 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29642
Easley (29642)
$78,221 median income
- 29601
Greenville (29601)
$76,136 median income
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
$74,503 median income
- 29673
Piedmont (29673)
$71,444 median income
- 29697
Williamston (29697)
$68,764 median income
- 29669
Pelzer (29669)
$65,903 median income
- 29605
Greenville (29605)
$65,648 median income
- 29611
Greenville (29611)
$51,565 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29673 ranks #4 of 8 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 29673, 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 (25,348 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 29673 in?
ZIP code 29673 (Piedmont) 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 29673?
ZIP code 29673 in Piedmont, SC has a population of 25,348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29673?
The median household income in ZIP 29673 is $71,444, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29673?
The median home value in ZIP 29673 is $253,800, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29673?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29673 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29673?
ZIP code 29673 has 696 business establishments employing approximately 13,759 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29673?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29673 are: Retail trade (93), Construction (87), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29673?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29673 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 29673?
In ZIP code 29673, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 29673?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29673 is 24.9 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 29673?
In ZIP code 29673, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29673?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29673 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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