| ZIP Code | 29644 |
|---|---|
| City | Fountain Inn |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Greenville County |
| Area Code | 821/864 |
| Elevation | 798 ft |
| Latitude | 34.666107 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.195445 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 157 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,107 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 2,024 (15%) |
| Associates | 1,787 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,466 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,950 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,527 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,400 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,060/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,401 |
| Vacant Units | 608 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,401 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 608 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 29644 is located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, within Greenville County. With a population of 22,400, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.2 years. Economically, 29644 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,527 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29644 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,060 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 29644 is majority White (66.01%). Residents are well-educated — 40.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.3%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29644 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 29644 in Fountain Inn, SC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,400 residents, a median household income of $67,527, and a median home value of $234,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.