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Gantt, SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29605.

Population

15,401

Land area

9.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,575

ZIP codes

1

Gantt and its ZIP codes

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Gantt at a glance

  • Gantt is about 8.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 43rd among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
  • The median household income is $47,316, 32% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,400 (29% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,062 a month.

Local data for Gantt, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gantt, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$47,316

Poverty rate

25.2%

Median home value

$184,400

Median rent

$1,062/mo

Homeownership

59.9%

Bachelor's or higher

21.0%

Median age

31.5

Average commute

23.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,833), Honduran Americans (586), Irish Americans (505).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$85.1M

1,269 loans, 8,699 jobs reported

Greenville County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone75.4%
  • Carpooled14.4%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
  • Worked from home6.7%

Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gantt, 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 Gantt, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.2%

U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts

Diabetes

19.5%

U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts

Smoking

17.6%

U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

20.7%

U.S. 11.1% +9.6 pts

ZIP codes in Gantt

1 in or overlapping Gantt. Population shown

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Cities near Gantt

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DuneanCensus-designated place2.8 mi1.6
ConesteeCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.1
JudsonCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.7
GreenvilleCity4 mi30.3
WelcomeCensus-designated place4.1 mi4.6
Golden GroveCensus-designated place4.2 mi5.8
PowdersvilleCensus-designated place5.3 mi13.8
MauldinCity5.5 mi12.4
ParkerCensus-designated place5.7 mi6.8
City ViewCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.4
PiedmontCensus-designated place5.9 mi8.6
Sans SouciCensus-designated place7.6 mi3.3
BereaCensus-designated place7.7 mi7.7
Wade HamptonCensus-designated place7.8 mi8.8
SimpsonvilleCity8.9 mi9.7
EasleyCity9.9 mi13.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gantt, SC in?
Gantt is in Greenville County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Gantt, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Gantt include 29605.
What is the population of Gantt, SC?
About 15,401 people live in Gantt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gantt?
Nearby places include Dunean (2.8 mi), Conestee (3.2 mi), Judson (3.7 mi), Greenville (4 mi), Welcome (4.1 mi).

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