Travelers Rest, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29690
Greenville County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,914
- 76/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,956
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Travelers Rest pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 76
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29690 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 29690 (Travelers Rest, SC) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.9 in 2023 to 292.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29690 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Travelers Rest, Greenville County, South Carolina, with 20,914 residents across 274.1 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29690 reports a modest median household income of $69,956 (10% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,478. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $287,000 (27% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 81.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,046.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenville County, so 29690 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 29690
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Travelers Rest, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29690.
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 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 29690, Travelers Rest, 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
20,914
Population
274.1
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29690?
40.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
3.6%
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?
$69,956
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$36,478
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29690 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Travelers Rest, 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)
$69,956 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
10,574housing units
10,574
Total Housing Units
9,630
Occupied Units
944
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,000
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,046
Median Rent
1992
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29690 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 185 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 203 |
| 2022 | +24.8% | 253 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 283 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 292 |
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 525 business establishments in ZIP 29690, employing approximately 5,718 people with a combined annual payroll of $250,231,000.
525
Businesses
5,718
Employees
$250.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 103 | 19.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
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 29690 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29687
Taylors (29687)
39,561 residents
- 29609
Greenville (29609)
27,722 residents
- 29617
Greenville (29617)
25,685 residents
- 29690
Travelers Rest (29690)
20,914 residents
- 29661 5,648
Marietta (29661)
5,648 residents
- 28790 3,205
Zirconia (28790)
3,205 residents
- 29613 2,334
Greenville (29613)
2,334 residents
- 29683 291
Slater (29683)
291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29690 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29690 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28790
Zirconia (28790)
$97,042 median income
- 29687
Taylors (29687)
$80,051 median income
- 29690
Travelers Rest (29690)
$69,956 median income
- 29609
Greenville (29609)
$65,342 median income
- 29617
Greenville (29617)
$55,403 median income
- 29661
Marietta (29661)
$55,099 median income
- 29683
Slater (29683)
$44,299 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29690 ranks #3 of 7 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 29690, 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 (20,914 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 29690 in?
ZIP code 29690 (Travelers Rest) 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 29690?
ZIP code 29690 in Travelers Rest, SC has a population of 20,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29690?
The median household income in ZIP 29690 is $69,956, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29690?
The median home value in ZIP 29690 is $287,000, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29690?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29690 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29690?
ZIP code 29690 has 525 business establishments employing approximately 5,718 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29690?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29690 are: Construction (103), Other services (except public administration) (69), Retail trade (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29690?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29690 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 29690?
In ZIP code 29690, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 29690?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29690 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29690?
In ZIP code 29690, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29690?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29690 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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