29601 ZIP Code — Greenville, SC
Greenville County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29601 is located in Greenville, South Carolina, within Greenville County. It covers approximately 4.25 square miles and serves a population of 12,993 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.
About ZIP code 29601
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $493,700. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($70,580) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
12,993
population
4.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greenville | Acceptable |
| Greenville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29614 Greenville (0.3 mi)
29611 Greenville (3.4 mi)
29609 Greenville (4.6 mi)
29605 Greenville (5.1 mi)
29617 Greenville (5.4 mi)
29607 Greenville (5.4 mi)
29613 Greenville (5.8 mi)
29615 Greenville (6.1 mi)
29662 Mauldin (7.3 mi)
29650 Greer (8.4 mi)
29673 Piedmont (9.2 mi)
29640 Easley (10.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,993 |
| Population density | 3,057 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.8480 |
| Longitude | -82.4010 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 864 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.8% | 40.1% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.0% | 31.2% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 13.1% | 7.0% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
12,993
Population
3,057
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$70,580
Median household income
$58,407
Per capita income
$493,700
Median home value
$1,309
Median monthly rent
32.4%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
3,245
Housing units
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
169
Under 5
134
193
5–9
154
247
10–14
196
232
15–19
185
601
20–24
478
1,665
25–34
1,324
911
35–44
724
1,014
45–54
806
532
55–59
423
488
60–64
388
807
65–74
642
302
75–84
240
77
85+
61
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,267 | 9.8% |
| 18 and over | 11,726 | 90.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,129 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.9%
Black or African American
24.5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,544 | 62.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,327 | 24.5% |
| Two or more races | 620 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 599 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 259 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 188 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.8% | 40.1% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.0% | 31.2% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 13.1% | 7.0% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
8.9%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
13.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 13.0% |
| Median income | $70,580 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.8%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
4.6%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k–$300k
14.4%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
31.1%
$1M+
18.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $493,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,309 |
| Owner occupied | 32.4% |
| Renter occupied | 67.6% |
| Vacant | 13.4% |
| Single-family detached | 28.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 43.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 3.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 31.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 26.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.4% |
| 3 or more | 9.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.6% |
| Electricity | 74.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,782 | 26.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 321 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,217 | 32.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,449 | 36.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 659 | 9.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,827 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 1.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.9% | 42.0% |
| Married | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
21.5%
Some college, no degree
10.7%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
27.5%
Graduate / professional
23.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 60 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 616 | 31.9% |
| High school | 391 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 796 | 41.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Manufacturing
18.3%
Professional & management
17.7%
Finance & real estate
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Retail trade
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Construction
3.8%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Other services
2.4%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 58.8% |
| Service | 8.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.9% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 15.8% |
| Other means | 4.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
16.5%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
16.5%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
10.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 13.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 16.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 721 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 29.2% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,690 | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 260 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 180 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 53 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,212 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 12,028 | 92.6% |
| Born in different state | 5,709 | 43.9% |
| Foreign born | 184 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 781 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 361 | 46.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,632 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 1,207 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 481 | 3.7% |
| Polish | 116 | 0.9% |
| English | 69 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 37 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.2% |
| German | 25 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.1% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29601
What city is ZIP code 29601 in?
ZIP code 29601 is primarily assigned to Greenville, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29601 in?
ZIP code 29601 falls within Greenville County, South Carolina.
Is ZIP code 29601 mostly rentals?
68% of occupied units in ZIP code 29601 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 29601?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29601?
17% of residents in ZIP code 29601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29601?
The median home value in ZIP code 29601 is $493,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 29601 in?
ZIP code 29601 observes the EST timezone.