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Simpsonville, SC
City in Greenville County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29680, 29681.
Population
26,144
Land area
9.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,694
ZIP codes
2
Simpsonville and its ZIP codes
Simpsonville at a glance
- Simpsonville is about 15 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $82,457, 19% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,300 (16% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,415 a month.
Local data for Simpsonville, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Simpsonville, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,457
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$299,300
Median rent
$1,415/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,650), German Americans (2,165), Italian Americans (1,331).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenville County. PPP loans are for Simpsonville.
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
How people get to work
Simpsonville, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Simpsonville, 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
90° / 30°F
50.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Simpsonville, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Simpsonville
2 in or overlapping Simpsonville. Population shown
Cities near Simpsonville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain InnCity | 3.6 mi | 8.6 |
| MauldinCity | 3.9 mi | 12.4 |
| Five ForksCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 7.6 |
| ConesteeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 8.8 mi | 30.3 |
| GanttCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 9.8 |
| Golden GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| Ware PlaceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| DuneanCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Wade HamptonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| PiedmontCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.6 |
| JudsonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Gray CourtTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| ReidvilleTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| TaylorsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.6 |
| WoodruffCity | 13 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Simpsonville, SC in?
- Simpsonville is in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Simpsonville, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Simpsonville include 29680, 29681.
- What is the population of Simpsonville, SC?
- About 26,144 people live in Simpsonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Simpsonville?
- Nearby places include Fountain Inn (3.6 mi), Mauldin (3.9 mi), Five Forks (5.1 mi), Conestee (5.8 mi), Greenville (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023