29649 ZIP Code — Greenwood, SC
Greenwood County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29649 is located in Greenwood, South Carolina, within Greenwood County. It covers approximately 53.62 square miles and serves a population of 26,696 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.
About ZIP code 29649
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
The gap between median ($51,155) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,696
population
53.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29649 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29649
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greenwood | Acceptable |
| Greenwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29647 Greenwood (3.7 mi)
29653 Hodges (5.8 mi)
29695 Hodges (6.1 mi)
29646 Greenwood (7.3 mi)
29384 Waterloo (7.3 mi)
29332 Cross Hill (9.8 mi)
29692 Ware Shoals (11.6 mi)
29370 Mountville (13.1 mi)
29666 Ninety Six (13.2 mi)
29819 Bradley (13.5 mi)
29638 Donalds (14 mi)
29037 Chappells (15.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,696 |
| Population density | 498 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 53.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.45 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.2480 |
| Longitude | -82.1485 |
| 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 | 51.7% | 58.2% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 26.9% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 12.4% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
26,696
Population
498
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$51,155
Median household income
$36,651
Per capita income
$186,800
Median home value
$887
Median monthly rent
60.8%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
7,884
Housing units
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
754
Under 5
893
661
5–9
782
667
10–14
790
999
15–19
1,183
1,136
20–24
1,344
1,624
25–34
1,922
1,353
35–44
1,601
1,291
45–54
1,527
867
55–59
1,027
839
60–64
992
1,142
65–74
1,351
603
75–84
713
291
85+
344
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,298 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 21,398 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,444 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.8%
Black or African American
28.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
1.4%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,352 | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 7,787 | 28.6% |
| Two or more races | 899 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 491 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 380 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 264 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.7% | 58.2% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 26.9% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 12.4% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
12.8%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
16.6%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
9.2%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $51,155 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
18.2%
$200k–$300k
28.1%
$300k–$500k
11.4%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,800 |
| Median rent / month | $887 |
| Owner occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter occupied | 39.2% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 63.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% |
| 3 or more | 18.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.8% |
| Electricity | 64.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,291 | 40.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 525 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,751 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,152 | 38.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,497 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,186 | 29.7% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.3% | 39.2% |
| Married | 47.6% | 36.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
27.4%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
14.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 316 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 339 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,117 | 30.7% |
| High school | 897 | 13.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,224 | 46.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Manufacturing
20.0%
Retail trade
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Professional & management
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Other services
4.7%
Construction
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Public administration
2.6%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 19.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 16.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.4% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 3.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
19.4%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
26.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,349 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.1% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,049 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 269 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 209 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 49 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,948 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 25,900 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 18,217 | 68.2% |
| Foreign born | 48 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 748 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 306 | 40.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,425 | 9.1% |
| Italian | 2,061 | 7.7% |
| Arab | 1,599 | 6% |
| English | 538 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 98 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.1% |
| German | 17 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29649
What city is ZIP code 29649 in?
ZIP code 29649 is primarily assigned to Greenwood, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29649 in?
ZIP code 29649 falls within Greenwood County, South Carolina.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29649?
The median home value in ZIP code 29649 is $186,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 29649?
ZIP code 29649 has an estimated population of 26,696 residents, with a density of 498 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29649?
The median household income in ZIP code 29649 is $51,155, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29649 in?
ZIP code 29649 observes the EST timezone.