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Welcome, SC
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29611.
Population
6,527
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,415
ZIP codes
1
Welcome and its ZIP codes
Welcome at a glance
- Welcome is about 8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 90th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $66,094, 5% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,300 (20% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,103 a month.
Local data for Welcome, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Welcome, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,094
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$206,300
Median rent
$1,103/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (949), German Americans (348), Irish Americans (264).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenville County. PPP loans are for Welcome.
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
Welcome, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Welcome, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Welcome, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
ZIP codes in Welcome
1 in or overlapping Welcome. Population shown
Cities near Welcome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DuneanCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| JudsonCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.7 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 6.8 |
| PowdersvilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 13.8 |
| City ViewCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| GanttCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 9.8 |
| BereaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Sans SouciCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.3 |
| GreenvilleCity | 5.8 mi | 30.3 |
| Golden GroveCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.8 |
| EasleyCity | 6.1 mi | 13.2 |
| ConesteeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| PiedmontCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Wade HamptonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 8.8 |
| MauldinCity | 9.3 mi | 12.4 |
| Travelers RestCity | 9.4 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Welcome, SC in?
- Welcome is in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Welcome, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Welcome include 29611.
- What is the population of Welcome, SC?
- About 6,527 people live in Welcome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Welcome?
- Nearby places include Dunean (2 mi), Judson (2.1 mi), Parker (3.1 mi), Powdersville (3.4 mi), City View (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023