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
$71,444
Median income
$253,800
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 181.2 square miles in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina. The area is home to 25,348 residents, producing a population density of 140 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29673 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29673 sits at $71,444 (12% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $38,593. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $253,800 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,056 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29673 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greenville County, so you can benchmark 29673 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29673

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29673.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,348

Population

181.2

Area (sq mi)

140

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29673?

42.2

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 68.2%
African American 17.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

$38,593

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29673 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,444 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

12,805

Total Housing Units

11,988

Occupied Units

817

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$253,800

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,056

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 29673 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 29673 ranks #5 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 29673 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 29673 ranks #4 of 8 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
29611 Greenville, SC 28,799 7.6 mi
29669 Pelzer, SC 12,387 5.9 mi
29605 Greenville, SC 34,414 5.8 mi
29642 Easley, SC 29,561 7.2 mi
29697 Williamston, SC 12,207 8.1 mi
29601 Greenville, SC 10,550 9.4 mi
29607 Greenville, SC 34,487 9.6 mi

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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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