29687 ZIP Code — Taylors, SC
Greenville County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29687 is located in Taylors, South Carolina, within Greenville County. It covers approximately 48.23 square miles and serves a population of 43,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.
About ZIP code 29687
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $71,133. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 29687 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
43,398
population
48.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29687 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29687
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29687. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Taylors | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29651 Greer (5.8 mi)
29651 Greer (5.8 mi)
29609 Greenville (6.4 mi)
29650 Greer (6.8 mi)
29690 Travelers Rest (8 mi)
29613 Greenville (8.1 mi)
29365 Lyman (8.9 mi)
29615 Greenville (9 mi)
29617 Greenville (10 mi)
29356 Landrum (10.6 mi)
29601 Greenville (10.7 mi)
29614 Greenville (10.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,398 |
| Population density | 900 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.9881 |
| Longitude | -82.3208 |
| 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 | 39.8% | 40.1% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 31.2% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 7.0% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
43,398
Population
900
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$71,133
Median household income
$34,496
Per capita income
$221,800
Median home value
$1,101
Median monthly rent
76.8%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
14,506
Housing units
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,441
Under 5
1,511
1,298
5–9
1,361
1,247
10–14
1,308
1,511
15–19
1,584
1,544
20–24
1,618
2,493
25–34
2,614
3,083
35–44
3,231
2,539
45–54
2,661
1,146
55–59
1,201
1,169
60–64
1,226
2,211
65–74
2,317
1,170
75–84
1,226
336
85+
352
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,141 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 33,257 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,612 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.4%
Black or African American
10.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
Other race
3.1%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,114 | 71.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,874 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,960 | 6.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,716 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 1,453 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1,187 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.8% | 40.1% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 31.2% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 7.0% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $71,133 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
9.5%
$150k–$200k
20.1%
$200k–$300k
35.6%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,101 |
| Owner occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter occupied | 23.2% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 73.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 9.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.0% |
| Electricity | 57.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,952 | 53.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,102 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,668 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,014 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,421 | 32.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,419 | 32.4% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.7% | 27.6% |
| Married | 56.0% | 50.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
24.2%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 472 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 662 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,091 | 40.3% |
| High school | 2,536 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,390 | 23.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Professional & management
12.4%
Retail trade
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Construction
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Other services
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.3% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.7% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
15.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 71.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,734 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 34.7% |
| No insurance | 11.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,446 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 2,296 | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,698 | 4.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 454 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,578 | 91.2% |
| Born in same state | 39,179 | 90.3% |
| Born in different state | 22,833 | 52.6% |
| Foreign born | 399 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,820 | 8.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,637 | 42.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,668 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 4,566 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 3,243 | 7.5% |
| Polish | 712 | 1.6% |
| German | 281 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 190 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 146 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 122 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29687
What city is ZIP code 29687 in?
ZIP code 29687 is primarily assigned to Taylors, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29687 in?
ZIP code 29687 falls within Greenville County, South Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 29687?
ZIP code 29687 has an estimated population of 43,398 residents, with a density of 900 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29687?
The median home value in ZIP code 29687 is $221,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29687?
The median household income in ZIP code 29687 is $71,133, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29687 in?
ZIP code 29687 observes the EST timezone.