Simpsonville, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29681

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

46,979
439/sq mi
$114,986
Median income
$360,400
Median home value
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
439
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29681 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29681 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 107.1 square miles in Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina. The area is home to 46,979 residents, producing a population density of 439 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 29681 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29681 sits at $114,986 (80% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $48,430. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $360,400 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $1,660 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29681 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greenville County, so you can benchmark 29681 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 29681

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29681.

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 29681, Simpsonville, 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

46,979

Population

107.1

Area (sq mi)

439

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29681?

39.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 11.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$114,986

Median Household Income

+80% vs state

$48,430

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29681 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,986 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.4%

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

What does housing look like?

25,480

Total Housing Units

24,626

Occupied Units

854

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$360,400

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$1,660

Median Rent

2002

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29681 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 158
2021 +9.8% 174
2022 +24.2% 216
2023 +8.9% 235
2024 +6.2% 250

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 1,211 business establishments in ZIP 29681, employing approximately 16,425 people with a combined annual payroll of $822,094,000.

1,211

Businesses

16,425

Employees

$822.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 184 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 133 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 120 9.9%
Construction 118 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 106 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 105 8.7%
Retail trade 104 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 6.4%
Finance and insurance 66 5.5%
Wholesale trade 54 4.5%
Manufacturing 43 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 34 2.8%
Educational services 22 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.4%
Information 13 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%
Utilities 4 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 29681 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 29681 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29681 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 29681 ranks #2 of 9 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 4.6 mi
29644 Fountain Inn, SC 18,578 7.0 mi
29680 Simpsonville, SC 27,285 6.7 mi
29607 Greenville, SC 34,487 6.7 mi
29615 Greenville, SC 35,151 7.2 mi
29650 Greer, SC 32,632 9.1 mi
29375 Reidville, SC 95 8.9 mi
29334 Duncan, SC 11,331 11.0 mi
29614 Greenville, SC 2,720 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29681 in?
ZIP code 29681 (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 29681?
ZIP code 29681 in Simpsonville, SC has a population of 46,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29681?
The median household income in ZIP 29681 is $114,986, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29681?
The median home value in ZIP 29681 is $360,400, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29681?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29681 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29681?
ZIP code 29681 has 1,211 business establishments employing approximately 16,425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29681?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29681 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (184), Health care and social assistance (133), Other services (except public administration) (120). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29681?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29681 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 29681?
In ZIP code 29681, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.4% 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 29681?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29681 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 29681?
In ZIP code 29681, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29681?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29681 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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