ZIP Code 29605 in Greenville, SC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Greenville, South Carolina
Names to Avoid:
Gville
County:Greenville County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:43:00 PM
Population:36,970 [See All]
Area Codes:821 / 864
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.7771, -82.3776
Land Area:24.83 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 29605 has 36,970 residents and 14,617 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 37.1 years, younger than the state (40.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (48.4%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (36.1%, much higher than the state average of 25.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3%, which is higher than the state average (6.9%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.0%) and national averages (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:36,970Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:40,161Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:44,825Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,488.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$63,717Source: Census ACS
Households:14,617Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$228,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.52Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.20Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--33,59734,10435,15735,43435,71636,43836,45237,13037,16838,80839,92739,35540,161
Decennial Census34,414------------------36,970------
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: 37.1

Male Median Age: 36

Female Median Age: 38

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,1901,3351,3491,1089571,2131,3241,2761,1561,1061,0631,1051,013850675440225231
Female1,2321,3021,3311,0351,0701,3781,4461,4341,1331,1291,1571,2471,177969896586403429
Total2,4222,6372,6802,1432,0272,5912,7702,7102,2892,2352,2202,3522,1901,8191,5711,026628660
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:17,90945.11%
Black:13,35633.64%
Hispanic:*4,91612.38%
Asian:2460.62%
American Indian:2530.64%
Hawaiian:310.08%
Other:2,9927.54%
Total:39,703100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:17,61647.65%36.0 years
Females:19,35452.35%38.0 years
Total:36,970100%37.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:36,01089.66%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5871.46%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,1492.86%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,4158.87%
Total Population:40,161100%
Total Native Population:36,59791.13%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,5648.87%
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 $63,717, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $24,394 (62.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,198. Family households earn a median of $77,604 versus $36,765 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,839). By gender, male median income is $58,066 and female is $44,008, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,058 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.4%, which is well above the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is on par with the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.0%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$39,323$42,126$41,333$40,840$41,241$43,192$44,438$48,235$51,519$56,175$57,406$60,470$63,717
Median Family Income$49,173$52,447$51,682$51,949$49,349$54,124$56,410$59,625$65,417$70,397$69,750$73,479$77,604
Median NonFamily Income$22,619$24,976$24,367$26,038$26,170$26,226$26,541$30,069$30,699$29,761$33,707$36,609$36,765
Median Male Income$46,443$48,278$45,779$45,290$44,849$45,411$45,710$50,115$50,911$51,497$51,078$56,653$58,066
Median Female Income$32,035$33,841$34,609$35,280$35,000$36,575$36,811$38,240$39,878$40,508$41,962$42,106$44,008
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:19,40763.90%
Unemployed:1,0423.43%
Not In Labor Force:9,92432.67%
Total:30,373100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,98535.99%
Service:2,70913.96%
Sales and Office:4,34422.38%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,6778.64%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,69219.02%
Total Civilian Employed Population:19,407100%
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 $228,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $94,900 (71.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69,400. The median gross rent is $1,049, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $363 (52.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $197. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.58% (58.36% with a mortgage, 41.64% free-and-clear) and renters 30.42% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.27%, 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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$133,400$135,100$135,300$139,100$140,300$142,700$145,600$152,000$158,900$169,500$173,400$209,200$228,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2184.49%
$500 to $999:1,71835.42%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,72935.65%
$1,500 to $1,999:4379.01%
$2,000 to $2,499:1392.87%
$2,500 to $2,999:601.24%
$3,000 or more:621.28%
No Rent:48710.04%
Total:4,850100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$686$702$748$742$748$774$786$821$852$876$899$982$1,049
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,47640.61%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,62028.97%
Renter Occupied:4,85030.42%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,946100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,94693.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,0676.27%
Total Housing Units:17,013100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:13,28178.06%
Multi-Family Units:2,06912.16%
Other Units:1,6639.77%
Total Housing Units:17,013100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 34.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (31.50%). High school or higher is 86.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.93%). College enrollment is 15.65%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:1,0343.91%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,6339.96%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,70225.36%
Some college, no degree:5,04719.10%
Associate's degree:1,9507.38%
Bachelor's degree:5,57321.09%
Graduate or professional degree:3,48513.19%
Total:26,424100%
High school or higher:22,75786.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9,05834.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:23,72153.41%
Public Insurance:15,23934.31%
No Insurance:5,45512.28%
Total:44,415100%
Has Health Insurance:38,96087.72%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.0%15.8%18.4%20.0%19.7%17.0%16.2%16.3%14.6%14.3%14.9%15.3%11.4%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:7267.48%
Kindergarten:1,00810.39%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,35944.93%
High school (grades 9-12):2,09121.55%
College or graduate school:1,51815.65%
Total:9,702100%
Early Childhood:1,73417.87%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):7,45876.87%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29605 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,013 business establishments, employing about 24,918 people with an annual payroll of $1,677,652,000. USPS data shows 17,788 residential mailboxes and 1,154 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:17,788Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,154Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:18,715Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:12,773Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,227Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,013Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$388,646,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,677,652,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:24,918Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29605 is located in Greenville County, South Carolina, within the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24860) and South Carolina's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 945,301 people, about 3.91% of whom live in ZIP Code 29605. It covers 24.83 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.146 sq mi.

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:24.83 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.146 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29606 | | 29604

Schools in ZIP Code 29605


ZIP Code 29605 is in the Greenville County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 5 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Augusta Circle Elementary 100 Winyah Street
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Greenville County School District
Blythe Academy 100 Blythe Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Greenville County School District
Southside High 6630 Frontage At White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Greenville County School District
Donaldson Career Center 100 Vocational Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Greenville County School District
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary 6650 Frontage Road At White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Greenville County School District
Robert E. Cashion Elementary 1500 Fork Shoals Road
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Greenville County School District
Hughes Academy Of Science And Technology 122 Deoyley Avenue
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Greenville County School District
Best Skills Academy 28 Bolt St
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Private School
Westminster Weekday School 2310 Augusta St
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Private School
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School 2 James Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Private School
Chandler School 2900 Augusta St
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Private School
Greenville Memorial Childcare Center 872 W Faris Rd
Greenville, SC 29605
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29605


Greenville Technical College 506 S Pleasantburg Dr
Greenville, SC 29606
Type: Post Secondary
B-Unique Beauty And Barber Academy 10 Liberty Lane
Greenville, SC 29607-2314
Type: Post Secondary
Arclabs 2615 Highway 153, B-3
Piedmont, SC 29673-6729
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-South Carolina 777 Lowndes Hill Road
Greenville, SC 29607
Type: Post Secondary
Ecpi University-Greenville 1001 Keys Dr Ste 100
Greenville, SC 29615-1603
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Greenville 1215 Woodruff Road, Bldg A
Greenville, SC 29607
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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