ZIP Code 29646 in Greenwood, SC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Greenwood, South Carolina
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Counties:Greenwood County[Primary]
Abbeville County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:44:17 PM
Population:26,783 [See All]
Area Codes:821 / 864
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.1431, -82.1335
Land Area:101.383 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 29646 has 26,783 residents and 10,869 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 40.0 years, about the same as the state (40.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (46.4%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (39.3%, much higher than the state average of 25.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), 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:26,783Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:28,413Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:27,765Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:264.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$41,669Source: Census ACS
Households:10,869Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$130,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.41Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.41Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--28,74128,76328,60328,58128,19328,30428,63328,18228,19728,73927,56228,01428,413
Decennial Census28,159------------------26,783------
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: 40

Male Median Age: 38.7

Female Median Age: 40.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male827976941815744730686695747661758819814748600418259252
Female808908999857851875861822789729911922925776744600370546
Total1,6351,8841,9401,6721,5951,6051,5471,5171,5361,3901,6691,7411,7391,5241,3441,018629798
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,43443.76%
Black:10,52037.02%
Hispanic:*3,13911.05%
Asian:1460.51%
American Indian:630.22%
Hawaiian:80.03%
Other:2,1077.41%
Total:28,417100%
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:12,49046.63%38.7 years
Females:14,29353.37%40.8 years
Total:26,783100%40.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:26,96194.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:900.32%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2550.90%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,1074.79%
Total Population:28,413100%
Total Native Population:27,05195.21%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,3624.79%
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 $41,669, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,625 (30.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,013. Family households earn a median of $58,845 versus $21,949 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,896). By gender, male median income is $45,370 and female is $45,003, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $367 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is notably higher than the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.3%).

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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$32,044$30,632$26,950$27,757$30,300$31,267$32,023$33,979$34,656$34,075$36,638$39,899$41,669
Median Family Income$41,718$40,350$39,160$38,426$39,936$37,254$38,117$40,073$42,466$45,703$51,784$55,345$58,845
Median NonFamily Income$17,634$17,440$17,586$20,138$20,992$21,441$22,459$21,942$22,471$19,444$21,205$22,281$21,949
Median Male Income$34,249$33,792$33,902$35,877$35,408$35,291$35,286$32,435$36,223$38,086$40,402$43,877$45,370
Median Female Income$29,852$30,814$28,740$28,740$28,344$28,807$28,664$31,235$29,776$30,773$34,406$39,575$45,003
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:11,15250.73%
Unemployed:6953.16%
Not In Labor Force:10,13446.10%
Total:21,981100%
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:3,15828.32%
Service:2,10918.91%
Sales and Office:1,53013.72%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9718.71%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,38430.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11,152100%
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 $130,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $40,400 (44.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,100. The median gross rent is $818, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $190 (30.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.48% (48.49% with a mortgage, 51.51% free-and-clear) and renters 38.52% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.59%, 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$90,500$94,100$90,600$89,400$91,600$98,800$103,500$102,300$109,800$116,300$110,900$120,600$130,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:51011.76%
$500 to $999:2,30453.12%
$1,000 to $1,499:83919.35%
$1,500 to $1,999:1242.86%
$2,000 to $2,499:531.22%
$2,500 to $2,999:40.09%
$3,000 or more:691.59%
No Rent:43410.01%
Total:4,337100%
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$628$636$632$644$631$639$615$668$715$716$743$810$818
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,35629.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,56531.67%
Renter Occupied:4,33738.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,258100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,25891.41%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,0588.59%
Total Housing Units:12,316100%
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:8,16766.31%
Multi-Family Units:2,47720.11%
Other Units:1,67213.58%
Total Housing Units:12,316100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 19.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.40%, which is generally lower than the state rate (10.00%). Public coverage is 45.70%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 15.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.40 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 elementary (44.15%). College enrollment is 23.03%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:9034.86%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,12511.45%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,70936.14%
Some college, no degree:2,73814.75%
Associate's degree:2,39312.89%
Bachelor's degree:2,30012.39%
Graduate or professional degree:1,3947.51%
Total:18,562100%
High school or higher:15,53483.69%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,69419.90%
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:15,29050.90%
Public Insurance:12,70242.28%
No Insurance:2,0496.82%
Total:30,041100%
Has Health Insurance:27,99293.18%
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 Poverty20.3%24.5%29.0%28.3%25.8%26.7%25.0%22.2%22.1%19.2%16.2%16.0%15.7%
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:1922.63%
Kindergarten:6849.37%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,22244.15%
High school (grades 9-12):1,51920.81%
College or graduate school:1,68123.03%
Total:7,298100%
Early Childhood:87612.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,42574.34%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29646 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 480 business establishments, employing about 11,257 people with an annual payroll of $606,305,000. USPS data shows 11,521 residential mailboxes and 708 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,521Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:708Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,563Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:9,678Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:986Source: USPS
# of Businesses:480Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$145,403,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$606,305,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,257Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29646 is located in Greenwood County, South Carolina, within the Greenwood, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24940) and South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 93,681 people, about 28.59% of whom live in ZIP Code 29646. It covers 101.383 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.436 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Greenwood, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:24940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:93,681Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:101.383 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.436 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5268.28 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4530895Source: Census
Place Name:Greenwood city; South CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29647 | | 29645

Schools in ZIP Code 29646


ZIP Code 29646 is in the Greenwood School District 50, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary 1608 Florida Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
District: Greenwood School District 50
Mathews Elementary 725 Marshall Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
District: Greenwood School District 50
Woodfields Elementary 1032 Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
District: Greenwood School District 50
Emerald High 150 Bypass 225
Greenwood, SC 29646
District: Greenwood School District 50
Westview Middle 1410 West Alexander Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
District: Greenwood School District 50
Brewer Middle 1000 Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
District: Greenwood School District 50
Greenwood Early Childhood Center 1125 Cambridge Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
District: Greenwood School District 50
Greenwood Early Childhood And Montessori 1125 Cambridge Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
District: Greenwood School District 50
Greenwood Christian School 2026 Woodlawn Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cambridge Academy 103 Eastman St
Greenwood, SC 29649
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lighthouse Christian School 2918 Hwy 72 E
Abbeville, SC 29620
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29646


Lander University 320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649-2099
Type: Post Secondary
Piedmont Technical College 620 North Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
Type: Post Secondary
Charzanne Beauty College 1549 Hwy 72/221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
Type: Post Secondary
Erskine College 2 Washington St
Due West, SC 29639
Type: Post Secondary
Presbyterian College 503 South Broad Street
Clinton, SC 29325
Type: Post Secondary
Newberry College 2100 College St
Newberry, SC 29108
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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