ZIP Code 29680 in Simpsonville, SC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Simpsonville, South Carolina
County:Greenville County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:45:19 PM
Population:34,784 [See All]
Area Codes:821 / 864
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.6945, -82.2960
Land Area:29.061 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 29680 has 34,784 residents and 13,037 households (average 2.66 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 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.3%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (19.0%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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:34,784Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:35,264Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:44,632Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,196.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$85,143Source: Census ACS
Households:13,037Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$279,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.66Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.73Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--27,10228,23228,80728,59730,12229,61030,68232,03133,93131,91332,90733,76835,264
Decennial Census27,285------------------34,784------
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: 36.9

Female Median Age: 39.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,1381,2231,2401,0869641,0141,2381,1941,1341,1021,1261,139975713743419200130
Female1,1321,1581,1821,0899131,1631,3021,2841,2261,2281,2811,1981,161983777480258191
Total2,2702,3812,4222,1751,8772,1772,5402,4782,3602,3302,4072,3372,1361,6961,520899458321
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:23,06065.34%
Black:6,60218.71%
Hispanic:*3,4189.69%
Asian:5621.59%
American Indian:1180.33%
Hawaiian:370.10%
Other:1,4934.23%
Total:35,290100%
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:16,77848.23%36.9 years
Females:18,00651.77%39.1 years
Total:34,784100%38.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:31,92590.53%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4321.23%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,7635.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,1448.24%
Total Population:35,264100%
Total Native Population:32,35791.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,9078.24%
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 $85,143, which is much higher than the state median ($66,818), is up $22,372 (35.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,228. Family households earn a median of $99,571 versus $61,481 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,090). By gender, male median income is $66,240 and female is $50,679, which is much higher than the state female median ($45,996), with a current gap of $15,561 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 70.7%, which is much higher than the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.2%).

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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$62,771$62,291$64,385$66,320$65,577$67,426$70,249$71,741$77,915$80,109$83,871$85,911$85,143
Median Family Income$70,715$72,446$74,103$75,212$71,567$74,132$76,776$80,246$89,722$86,573$93,360$96,596$99,571
Median NonFamily Income$43,491$40,754$40,317$41,525$39,863$42,344$43,345$44,314$44,167$48,719$56,391$56,636$61,481
Median Male Income$52,288$53,459$52,429$51,658$50,763$51,998$53,481$55,056$61,586$60,918$64,405$66,492$66,240
Median Female Income$36,040$35,628$36,720$38,995$38,915$39,541$40,184$40,783$42,473$40,923$43,413$48,548$50,679
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:18,63868.16%
Unemployed:6862.51%
Not In Labor Force:8,01929.33%
Total:27,343100%
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:8,05743.23%
Service:2,33612.53%
Sales and Office:3,62319.44%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7403.97%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,88220.83%
Total Civilian Employed Population:18,638100%
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 $279,200, which is markedly greater than the state median ($236,700), is up $122,000 (77.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86,100. The median gross rent is $1,473, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,126), is up $582 (65.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $325. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.56% (71.10% with a mortgage, 28.90% free-and-clear) and renters 22.44% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.09%, which is markedly below 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$157,200$158,000$158,900$159,400$160,500$163,800$168,800$175,900$193,100$197,400$219,100$256,300$279,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:210.70%
$500 to $999:2919.76%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,19540.06%
$1,500 to $1,999:93831.44%
$2,000 to $2,499:38412.87%
$2,500 to $2,999:471.58%
$3,000 or more:90.30%
No Rent:983.29%
Total:2,983100%
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$891$909$929$953$948$952$1,013$1,077$1,148$1,187$1,211$1,332$1,473
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7,32955.14%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,97922.41%
Renter Occupied:2,98322.44%
Total Occupied Housing Units:13,291100%

Occupied Housing Units:13,29195.91%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5674.09%
Total Housing Units:13,858100%
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:11,02379.54%
Multi-Family Units:2,13315.39%
Other Units:7025.07%
Total Housing Units:13,858100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 38.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (31.50%). High school or higher is 94.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.20%, which is generally lower than the state rate (10.00%). Public coverage is 27.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.10%). The share of people in poverty is 5.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.10%), down 2.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.80 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 (52.69%). College enrollment is 17.50%, 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:2591.08%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,0344.32%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,02225.17%
Some college, no degree:4,70119.65%
Associate's degree:2,75911.53%
Bachelor's degree:5,91324.71%
Graduate or professional degree:3,24013.54%
Total:23,928100%
High school or higher:22,63594.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9,15338.25%
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:27,19770.08%
Public Insurance:9,76825.17%
No Insurance:1,8414.74%
Total:38,806100%
Has Health Insurance:36,96595.26%
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 Poverty8.8%6.1%5.1%6.6%6.4%2.9%3.4%3.8%4.1%6.0%5.0%5.5%5.9%
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:4515.44%
Kindergarten:5386.49%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,36952.69%
High school (grades 9-12):1,48317.88%
College or graduate school:1,45117.50%
Total:8,292100%
Early Childhood:98911.93%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6,39077.06%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29680 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 501 business establishments, employing about 6,251 people with an annual payroll of $222,596,000. USPS data shows 16,779 residential mailboxes and 402 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:16,779Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:402Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:17,549Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,869Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,305Source: USPS
# of Businesses:501Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$54,115,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$222,596,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,251Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29680 is located in Greenville County, South Carolina, within the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24860) and South Carolina's 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 945,301 people, about 3.68% of whom live in ZIP Code 29680. It covers 29.061 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.374 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:29.061 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.374 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03,04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5268.28, 1299.3 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4566580Source: Census
Place Name:Simpsonville city; South CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29681 | | 29679

Schools in ZIP Code 29680


ZIP Code 29680 is in the Greenville County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.

Ralph Chandler Middle 4231 Fork Shoals Road
Simpsonville, SC 29680
District: Greenville County School District
Brashier Middle College Charter High 1830 West Georgia Road Building 203
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Mauldin Christian Academy 150 S Main St
Mauldin, SC 29662
District: Private SchoolNearby
Five Oaks Academy 1101 Jonesville Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
District: Private SchoolNearby
Conestee Baptist Day School 145 2nd St
Conestee, SC 29636
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29680


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