City

Fountain Inn, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenville County  ·  South Carolina

👥22,400Population
💰$67,527Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$234,400Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 18%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5.2%Race
White66.0%
Hispanic9.6%
Black18.0%
Asian0.9%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma157 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,107 (30.4%)
Some College2,024 (15%)
Associates1,787 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,466 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree3,950 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 15%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College15.0%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,527 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$234,400 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,060/mo
Total Housing Units9,401
Vacant Units608

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
63%
About Fountain Inn, SC

Fountain Inn is a city in South Carolina, located in Greenville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,400 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Fountain Inn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,527 is near the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fountain Inn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $234,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fountain Inn is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (66.01%).

Fountain Inn, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Fountain Inn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29644 22,400 $67,527 $234,400 $1,060 4.3% 40.2% 72.4%