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Berea, SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29611, 29617.

Population

16,862

Land area

7.7sq mi

People per sq mi

2,190

ZIP codes

2

Berea and its ZIP codes

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Berea at a glance

  • Berea is about 12 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 36th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
  • The median household income is $49,829, 28% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,700 (21% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,076 a month.

Local data for Berea, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Berea, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$49,829

Poverty rate

22.9%

Median home value

$204,700

Median rent

$1,076/mo

Homeownership

63.9%

Bachelor's or higher

21.3%

Median age

36.7

Average commute

24.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,179), Honduran Americans (992), Irish Americans (714).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenville County. PPP loans are for Berea.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,967

302,324 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,100

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.6B

FY 2026, $6,765 per person

Greenville County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Berea, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.4%
  • Carpooled18.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
  • Worked from home6.8%

Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Berea, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

988

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,013

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 30°F

50.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Berea, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

16.9%

U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts

Smoking

17.0%

U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.7%

U.S. 11.1% +11.6 pts

ZIP codes in Berea

2 in or overlapping Berea. Population shown

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Cities near Berea

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ParkerCensus-designated place2.1 mi6.8
City ViewCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.4
Sans SouciCensus-designated place2.5 mi3.3
JudsonCensus-designated place4.1 mi0.7
WelcomeCensus-designated place4.5 mi4.6
DuneanCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.6
Travelers RestCity5 mi6.2
DacusvilleCensus-designated place6.4 mi2.2
Wade HamptonCensus-designated place6.9 mi8.8
GreenvilleCity7 mi30.3
EasleyCity7.4 mi13.2
PowdersvilleCensus-designated place7.4 mi13.8
GanttCensus-designated place7.7 mi9.8
TaylorsCensus-designated place10 mi10.6
ArialCensus-designated place10 mi4.6
ConesteeCensus-designated place10 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Berea, SC in?
Berea is in Greenville County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Berea, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Berea include 29611, 29617.
What is the population of Berea, SC?
About 16,862 people live in Berea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Berea?
Nearby places include Parker (2.1 mi), City View (2.4 mi), Sans Souci (2.5 mi), Judson (4.1 mi), Welcome (4.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023