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Parker, SC
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29611.
Population
12,898
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,891
ZIP codes
1
Parker and its ZIP codes
Parker at a glance
- Parker is about 11 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 50th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $40,043 a year, 42% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,400 (42% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,099 a month.
Local data for Parker, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parker, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,043
Poverty rate
29.6%
Median home value
$150,400
Median rent
$1,099/mo
Homeownership
42.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,210), Honduran Americans (865), Irish Americans (690).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenville County. PPP loans are for Parker.
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
$3.56B
FY 2026, $6,765 per person
PPP loans
$57.87M
894 loans, 7,997 jobs reported
How people get to work
Parker, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.6%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parker, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parker, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.5%
U.S. 11.1% +15.4 pts
ZIP codes in Parker
1 in or overlapping Parker. Population shown
Cities near Parker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| City ViewCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.4 |
| JudsonCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.7 |
| BereaCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Sans SouciCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.3 |
| DuneanCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.6 |
| GreenvilleCity | 5 mi | 30.3 |
| GanttCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 9.8 |
| Wade HamptonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 8.8 |
| PowdersvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 13.8 |
| Travelers RestCity | 6.5 mi | 6.2 |
| EasleyCity | 7.8 mi | 13.2 |
| ConesteeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| DacusvilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Golden GroveCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.8 |
| TaylorsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 10.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parker, SC in?
- Parker is in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Parker, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Parker include 29611.
- What is the population of Parker, SC?
- About 12,898 people live in Parker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parker?
- Nearby places include City View (0.8 mi), Judson (2 mi), Berea (2.1 mi), Sans Souci (2.5 mi), Dunean (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023