City

Greenwood, SC

4 ZIP codes  ·  Greenwood County  ·  South Carolina

👥54,175Population
💰$48,611Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$167,421Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.4%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 34.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White54.4%
Hispanic7.1%
Black34.6%
Asian1.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma513 (1.6%)
HS Graduate10,499 (32%)
Some College3,448 (10.5%)
Associates4,221 (12.9%)
Bachelors4,656 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree9,479 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College10.5%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,611 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$167,420 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units24,282
Vacant Units2,477

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Greenwood, SC

Greenwood is a city in South Carolina, located in Greenwood County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 54,175 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.59 years.

Economically, Greenwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,611 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Greenwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,420, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $874 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Greenwood is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.35%).

Greenwood, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Greenwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29646 28,413 $41,669 $130,900 $818 5.9% 36.6% 61.5%
29649 25,762 $56,268 $207,700 $937 4.0% 49.5% 64.5%