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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 29601 has 13,261 residents and 6,833 households (average 1.74 persons per household). The median age is 38.0 years, slightly younger than the state (40.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.7% male and 47.3% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.0%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (24.8%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	13,261Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	13,452Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	16,310Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,122.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$73,321Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,833Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$583,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	1.74Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.92Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	10,475	10,600	10,751	10,717	11,316	11,403	11,906	11,902	12,438	12,785	12,745	12,993	13,452
Decennial Census	10,550	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	13,261	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38

Male Median Age: 38.3

Female Median Age: 37.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	205	235	208	274	551	932	751	509	458	418	454	497	465	381	319	178	119	40
Female	211	223	277	212	605	885	514	407	300	328	324	441	427	392	333	199	104	85
Total	416	458	485	486	1,156	1,817	1,265	916	758	746	778	938	892	773	652	377	223	125

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	8,881	66.41%
Black:	3,293	24.63%
Hispanic:*	716	5.35%
Asian:	181	1.35%
American Indian:	24	0.18%
Hawaiian:	5	0.04%
Other:	272	2.03%
Total:	13,372	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	6,994	52.74%	38.3 years
Females:	6,267	47.26%	37.5 years
Total:	13,261	100%	38.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	12,257	91.12%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	208	1.55%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	438	3.26%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	549	7.34%
Total Population:	13,452	100%
Total Native Population:	12,465	92.66%
Total Foreign-born Population:	987	7.34%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $73,321, which is considerably higher than the state median ($66,818), is up $42,876 (140.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,025. Family households earn a median of $138,516 versus $51,280 for nonfamily households (a difference of $87,236). By gender, male median income is $84,137 and female is $72,520, which is far above the state female median ($45,996), with a current gap of $11,617 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.8%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is above the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (61.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$30,445	$30,773	$32,068	$32,355	$33,027	$35,509	$40,801	$47,451	$50,296	$60,692	$65,866	$70,580	$73,321
Median Family Income	$54,375	$55,706	$53,670	$49,250	$54,250	$55,968	$65,160	$77,328	$94,500	$117,206	$123,935	$126,620	$138,516
Median NonFamily Income	$22,752	$20,977	$21,637	$23,254	$21,165	$25,322	$29,438	$31,570	$31,439	$37,140	$42,019	$48,889	$51,280
Median Male Income	$58,000	$56,083	$51,101	$54,394	$55,688	$54,900	$59,750	$60,511	$63,424	$68,351	$73,957	$77,924	$84,137
Median Female Income	$31,374	$30,990	$32,299	$35,325	$36,123	$36,917	$39,453	$42,083	$44,958	$60,484	$59,951	$66,719	$72,520

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,942	56.93%
Unemployed:	451	3.70%
Not In Labor Force:	4,800	39.37%
Total:	12,193	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,232	60.96%
Service:	658	9.48%
Sales and Office:	1,203	17.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	258	3.72%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	591	8.51%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,942	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $583,200, which is considerably higher than the state median ($236,700), is up $368,500 (171.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $262,400. The median gross rent is $1,406, which is much higher than the state median ($1,126), is up $819 (139.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $457. Of occupied housing, owners make up 31.50% (61.54% with a mortgage, 38.46% free-and-clear) and renters 68.50% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.80%, which is much lower than the state rate (13.79%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$214,700	$224,500	$259,200	$262,500	$251,900	$268,300	$290,000	$290,900	$320,800	$419,800	$450,000	$493,700	$583,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	621	12.60%
$500 to $999:	963	19.54%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,114	22.60%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,244	25.24%
$2,000 to $2,499:	635	12.88%
$2,500 to $2,999:	200	4.06%
$3,000 or more:	91	1.85%
No Rent:	61	1.24%
Total:	4,929	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$587	$643	$647	$646	$635	$681	$740	$831	$949	$1,082	$1,133	$1,309	$1,406

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,395	19.39%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	872	12.12%
Renter Occupied:	4,929	68.50%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,196	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,196	89.20%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	871	10.80%
Total Housing Units:	8,067	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,623	32.52%
Multi-Family Units:	5,376	66.64%
Other Units:	68	0.84%
Total Housing Units:	8,067	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 52.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (31.50%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 88.80%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 14.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (43.30%). College enrollment is 43.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	319	2.95%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	891	8.24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,152	19.91%
Some college, no degree:	1,118	10.34%
Associate's degree:	708	6.55%
Bachelor's degree:	3,185	29.47%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,435	22.53%
Total:	10,808	100%
High school or higher:	9,598	88.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,620	52.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	8,660	63.74%
Public Insurance:	3,715	27.34%
No Insurance:	1,212	8.92%
Total:	13,587	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,375	91.08%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	23.6%	21.2%	23.7%	25.7%	22.9%	21.8%	21.1%	13.0%	10.3%	6.9%	6.5%	6.2%	9.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	78	3.87%
Kindergarten:	69	3.42%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	623	30.90%
High school (grades 9-12):	373	18.50%
College or graduate school:	873	43.30%
Total:	2,016	100%
Early Childhood:	147	7.29%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,065	52.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Greenville, South Carolina
Names to Avoid:	Gville
County:	Greenville County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:42:53 PM
Population:	13,261 [See All]
Area Codes:	864 / 821
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.8480, -82.4010
Land Area:	4.247 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/29601/zip-code-29601.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,374Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,675Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,792Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,654Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	4,365Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,606Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$530,594,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,019,114,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	26,455Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	24860Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	945,301Source: Census
MSA:	Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC MSASource: Census
Land Area:	4.247 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.021 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	1299.3 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4530850Source: Census
Place Name:	Greenville city; South CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 29601 in Greenville, SC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 29601

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29601

Sources & References