| ZIP Code | 29601 |
|---|---|
| City | Greenville |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Greenville County |
| Area Code | 821/864 |
| Elevation | 956 ft |
| Latitude | 34.847311 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.402121 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.67 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 62.6% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 104 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,671 (17.6%) |
| Some College | 810 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 956 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 708 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,230 (55.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,321 ≈ Avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $583,200 ▲ 109% above avg ↑ 82% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,406/mo ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,067 |
| Vacant Units | 871 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,067 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 871 |
| Owner Occupied | 31.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 68.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.67 |
ZIP code 29601 is located in Greenville, South Carolina, within Greenville County. With a population of 13,452, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 29601 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,321 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29601 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $583,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,406 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 68.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 82% since 2019.
The population of 29601 is majority White (65.87%). Residents are highly educated — 62.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29601 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 29601 in Greenville, SC is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 13,452 residents, a median household income of $73,321, and a median home value of $583,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.