ZIP Code 29688 in Tigerville, SC

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Tigerville, South Carolina
County:Greenville County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:10:49 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:821 / 864
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.1042, -82.3624
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29688 - Tigerville, SC

ZIP Code 29688, Tigerville

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationGreenville County, SC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points224 (1 homes, 61 businesses)
PO Boxes162
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 29687
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 162 PO Boxes serving the Tigerville community and surrounding rural areas in northern Greenville County.
  • Two rural carrier routes provide delivery service along N Tigerville Rd and nearby roads, covering the scattered residential areas.
  • Business establishments in this ZIP code employ 495 people, indicating significant local economic activity despite the small town size.
  • The delivery system combines rural routes with PO Box service, a typical pattern for foothill communities where homes are spread across challenging terrain.
  • 61 businesses operate in this ZIP code, using the post office as a centralized mail collection point.
  • Tigerville is located about 12 miles from downtown Greenville, with nearby neighborhoods including Bob Jones University and Northside areas.

Mail Service Pattern

The postal service operates through a mix of PO Boxes and rural carrier routes. Two rural routes deliver to scattered addresses along N Tigerville Rd and the surrounding countryside, while the PO Boxes handle mail for residents and the 61 businesses who prefer centralized pickup. This pattern is common in foothill communities where homes spread across terrain that doesn't suit traditional street delivery.

Local Employment Center

Despite its small size, Tigerville has notable employment numbers on record. Business establishments here employ 495 people, which suggests this isn't just a bedroom community. The post office functions as a central point where rural residents from multiple routes come to collect packages and conduct business.

Street Name Patterns

Single Road Community

The ZIP code has minimal street infrastructure with only N Tigerville Rd appearing in postal records. This single-road pattern reflects a small community center surrounded by rural areas served primarily through PO Boxes and rural routes.

Nearby Areas

Northside North Main Area Cotton Street Area Bob Jones University Eastside

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29688 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 495 people with an annual payroll of $22,130,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,691Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$5,268,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$22,130,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:495Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29688 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 636,986 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 29688. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:24860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:636,986Source: Census
MSA:Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:4571890Source: Census
Place Name:Tigerville CDP; South CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29689 | | 29687

Schools in ZIP Code 29688


We could not locate which school district 29688 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Tigerville Elementary 25 Tigerville Elementary School Road
Taylors, SC 29687
District: Greenville County School DistrictNearby
Mountain View Elementary 6350 Highway 253
Taylors, SC 29687
District: Greenville County School DistrictNearby
Blue Ridge Middle 2423 East Tyger Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29651
District: Greenville County School DistrictNearby
Blue Ridge High 2151 Fews Chapel Road
Greer, SC 29651
District: Greenville County School DistrictNearby
Skyland Elementary 4221 Highway 14 North
Greer, SC 29651
District: Greenville County School DistrictNearby
Hope Academy 424 N Hwy 101
Landrum, SC 29356
District: Private SchoolNearby
Taylors First Pre-Academy 200 W Main St
Taylors, SC 29687
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lake House Academy 447 Lily Pad Ln
Flat Rock, NC 28731
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29688


North Greenville University 7801 N. Tigerville Road
Tigerville, SC 29688-1892
Type: Post Secondary
Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613-6162
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Ridge Community College 180 West Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731-4728
Type: Post Secondary
Bob Jones University 1700 Wade Hampton Boulavard
Greenville, SC 29614-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Hair Technology 3715 E North St Ste F
Greenville, SC 29615-2363
Type: Post Secondary
B-Unique Beauty And Barber Academy 10 Liberty Lane
Greenville, SC 29607-2314
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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov