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 High-density area
- $114,986
- Median income Above-median income area
- $360,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29681 (Simpsonville, SC) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.3 in 2023 to 249.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29681 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina, with 46,979 residents across 107.1 square miles, a density of 439 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29681 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,986 (80% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,430. The poverty rate is 4.2%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $360,400 (59% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,660.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenville County, so 29681 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 29681
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Simpsonville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29681.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
184 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
120 establishments
- Construction
Construction
118 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
106 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 29681, 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
46,979
Population
107.1
Area (sq mi)
439
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29681?
39.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
7.0%
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?
$114,986
Median Household Income
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$48,430
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29681 ranks nationally
Simpsonville, SC 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
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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
25,480housing units
25,480
Total Housing Units
24,626
Occupied Units
854
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$360,400
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,660
Median Rent
2002
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
+6.2%
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29681 vs 29662 →
ZIP 29681 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29681
Simpsonville (29681)
46,979 residents
- 29615
Greenville (29615)
35,151 residents
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
34,487 residents
- 29650
Greer (29650)
32,632 residents
- 29680
Simpsonville (29680)
27,285 residents
- 29644 18,578
Fountain Inn (29644)
18,578 residents
- 29662 15,090
Mauldin (29662)
15,090 residents
- 29334 11,331
Duncan (29334)
11,331 residents
- 29614 2,720
Greenville (29614)
2,720 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29681 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29681 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29375
Reidville (29375)
$158,971 median income
- 29681
Simpsonville (29681)
$114,986 median income
- 29650
Greer (29650)
$94,522 median income
- 29680
Simpsonville (29680)
$86,716 median income
- 29662
Mauldin (29662)
$81,749 median income
- 29334
Duncan (29334)
$81,413 median income
- 29615
Greenville (29615)
$76,117 median income
- 29607
Greenville (29607)
$74,503 median income
- 29644
Fountain Inn (29644)
$70,301 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29681, 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 (46,979 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 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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