South Carolina · City Profile

Greenville, SC

ZIP codes
17
Population
228,601
Median income
$61,076
Median home value
$272,300

Greenville sits in Greenville, South Carolina, and is covered by 17 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 228,601 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Greenville has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $272,300 and median asking rent runs around $1,087 per month. Median household income hovers around $61,076. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Greenville

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
29601 Greenville 12,993 $70,580 $493,700
29602 Greenville 0
29603 Greenville 0
29604 Greenville 0
29605 Greenville 39,355 $60,470 $209,200
29606 Greenville 0
29607 Greenville 43,466 $65,712 $283,200
29608 Greenville 0
29609 Greenville 29,739 $62,015 $272,000
29610 Greenville 0
29611 Greenville 32,925 $45,291 $146,200
29612 Greenville 0
29613 Greenville 2,345
29614 Greenville 1,965
29615 Greenville 39,164 $72,494 $314,000
29616 Greenville 0
29617 Greenville 26,649 $50,976 $187,800

Thinking about relocating to Greenville?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $272,300, and median rent is $1,087. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.