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Greenville, SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29601, 29605, 29607, 29609, 29614.

Population

72,935

Land area

30.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,407

ZIP codes

5

Greenville and its ZIP codes

Full map

Greenville at a glance

  • Greenville is about 14 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • It is the 6th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
  • Households here earn a median of $71,472 a year, 3% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $487,500 (88% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,312 a month.

Local data for Greenville, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Greenville, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$71,472

Poverty rate

14.0%

Median home value

$487,500

Median rent

$1,312/mo

Homeownership

41.1%

Bachelor's or higher

55.5%

Median age

34.7

Average commute

19.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,368), Irish Americans (8,082), Scottish Americans (3,359).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$459M

4,154 loans, 52,713 jobs reported

Greenville County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone73.1%
  • Carpooled5.2%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked3.3%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home15.9%

Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Greenville, 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 zone36 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Greenville, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.4%

U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

10.0%

U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Greenville

5 in or overlapping Greenville. Population shown

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Cities near Greenville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DuneanCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.6
JudsonCensus-designated place3.9 mi0.7
Wade HamptonCensus-designated place4 mi8.8
GanttCensus-designated place4 mi9.8
ConesteeCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.1
City ViewCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.4
MauldinCity4.9 mi12.4
ParkerCensus-designated place5 mi6.8
Sans SouciCensus-designated place5.5 mi3.3
WelcomeCensus-designated place5.8 mi4.6
TaylorsCensus-designated place6.9 mi10.6
BereaCensus-designated place7 mi7.7
Five ForksCensus-designated place7.9 mi7.6
Golden GroveCensus-designated place8.2 mi5.8
PowdersvilleCensus-designated place8.5 mi13.8
SimpsonvilleCity8.8 mi9.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Greenville, SC in?
Greenville is in Greenville County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Greenville, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Greenville include 29601, 29605, 29607, 29609, 29614.
What is the population of Greenville, SC?
About 72,935 people live in Greenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Greenville?
Nearby places include Dunean (3.8 mi), Judson (3.9 mi), Wade Hampton (4 mi), Gantt (4 mi), Conestee (4.5 mi).

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