City

Travelers Rest, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenville County  ·  South Carolina

👥25,747Population
💰$66,544Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$267,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 5%Black: 7.6%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic5.0%
Black7.6%
Asian1.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma166 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,339 (29.4%)
Some College1,910 (12.9%)
Associates1,944 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,508 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree4,908 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College12.9%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,544 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$267,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$964/mo
Total Housing Units10,318
Vacant Units966

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Travelers Rest, SC

Travelers Rest is a city in South Carolina, located in Greenville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,747 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Travelers Rest is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,544 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Travelers Rest is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $964 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Travelers Rest is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.53%).

Travelers Rest, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Travelers Rest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29690 25,747 $66,544 $267,400 $964 4.8% 43.4% 81.4%