PlainZIP

Simpsonville, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29680

Greenville County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,285
339/sq mi
$86,716
Median income
$305,400
Median home value
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Simpsonville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
339
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29680 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29680 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina, with 27,285 residents across 80.4 square miles, a density of 339 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29680 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,716 (36% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $40,850. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $305,400 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,545 per month, and 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greenville County, letting you compare 29680 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 29680

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Simpsonville, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29680.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29680, Simpsonville, 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

27,285

Population

80.4

Area (sq mi)

339

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29680?

36.6

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 60.3%
African American 21.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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?

$86,716

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$40,850

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29680 ranks nationally

Simpsonville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,716 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,161

Total Housing Units

13,619

Occupied Units

542

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$305,400

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,545

Median Rent

2004

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29680 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 160
2021 +11.7% 178
2022 +24.2% 222
2023 +5.0% 233
2024 +6.7% 248

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 501 business establishments in ZIP 29680, employing approximately 6,251 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,596,000.

501

Businesses

6,251

Employees

$222.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 75 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 70 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 53 10.6%
Construction 49 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 49 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 7.4%
Finance and insurance 24 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.4%
Wholesale trade 20 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.6%
Manufacturing 7 1.4%
Information 6 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.2%
Educational services 5 1.0%

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 29680 vs 29662 →

ZIP 29680 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 29680 ranks #4 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 29680 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 29680 ranks #2 of 7 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
29662 Mauldin, SC 15,090 6.2 mi
29644 Fountain Inn, SC 18,578 5.7 mi
29681 Simpsonville, SC 46,979 6.7 mi
29607 Greenville, SC 34,487 8.8 mi
29669 Pelzer, SC 12,387 7.8 mi
29605 Greenville, SC 34,414 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greenville County

29681 standard
Simpsonville, SC
Pop: 46,979
29651 standard
Greer, SC
Pop: 42,844
29687 standard
Taylors, SC
Pop: 39,561
29615 standard
Greenville, SC
Pop: 35,151
29607 standard
Greenville, SC
Pop: 34,487
29605 standard
Greenville, SC
Pop: 34,414

Related Areas

Greenville County Simpsonville, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29680 in? ▼
ZIP code 29680 (Simpsonville) 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 29680? ▼
ZIP code 29680 in Simpsonville, SC has a population of 27,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29680? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29680 is $86,716, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29680? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29680 is $305,400, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29680? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29680 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29680? ▼
ZIP code 29680 has 501 business establishments employing approximately 6,251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29680? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29680 are: Retail trade (75), Accommodation and food services (70), Professional, scientific, and technical services (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29680? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29680 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 29680? ▼
In ZIP code 29680, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 29680? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29680 is 23.4 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 29680? ▼
In ZIP code 29680, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29680? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29680 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.