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Greenwood, SC
City in Greenwood County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29646, 29649.
Population
22,536
Land area
16.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,350
ZIP codes
2
Greenwood and its ZIP codes
Greenwood at a glance
- Greenwood is about 7.7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 28th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $41,150, 41% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 (47% below South Carolina) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Greenwood, SC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools10
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices3
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants114
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Greenwood, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,150
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$136,300
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,982), German Americans (1,107), Irish Americans (777).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenwood County. PPP loans are for Greenwood.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,032
28,148 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,107
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$519M
FY 2026, $7,485 per person
How people get to work
Greenwood, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenwood, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
426
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenwood, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Greenwood
2 in or overlapping Greenwood. Population shown
Cities near Greenwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoronacaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.7 |
| CokesburyCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Promised LandCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.6 |
| HodgesTown | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Ninety SixTown | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| WaterlooTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Cross HillTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| AbbevilleCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| Ware ShoalsTown | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| MountvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| Due WestTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| DonaldsTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| TroyTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Honea PathTown | 21 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenwood, SC in?
- Greenwood is in Greenwood County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Greenwood, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Greenwood include 29646, 29649.
- What is the population of Greenwood, SC?
- About 22,536 people live in Greenwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenwood?
- Nearby places include Coronaca (5.2 mi), Cokesbury (6.3 mi), Promised Land (7 mi), Hodges (7.4 mi), Ninety Six (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023