Zip code 29646: Greenwood, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29646?

29646 is assigned to Greenwood, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29646 in?

29646 is mostly in Greenwood County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29646?

About 27,902 people live in 29646, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29646?

The median household income in 29646 is $44,441.

Q: What zip codes are near 29646?

The closest zip codes to 29646 are 29647, 29648, 29649, 29819, 29666.

Residential delivery areaGreenwood CountyEastern Time

Population

27,902

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$142K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$833/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

101 sq mi

275 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 29646

29646 is a small-town zip code in Greenwood, South Carolina (Greenwood County), covering 101 sq mi of land. About 27,902 people live here, or 275 per square mile. The median resident is 39.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $44,441 a year, 45% below the national median of $80,734. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $142,400, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $833 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.9 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 29646 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.486
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475102nd of 397 in SC
Healthcare workers12.2%
83rd
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%93rd of 409 in SC
Poverty rate18.4%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%155th of 401 in SC
Diversity index62.4
77th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.934th of 411 in SC
Unemployment rate6.7%
76th
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%102nd of 409 in SC
Residents under 1825.2%
76th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%68th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters55%
66th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%149th of 390 in SC
Housing vacancy8.4%
63rd
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%311th of 402 in SC
Residents 65 and older18.3%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%237th of 411 in SC
Uninsured rate7.9%
58th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%264th of 407 in SC
Veterans6.4%
58th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%264th of 411 in SC
Median age39.9
56th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2257th of 411 in SC
Population27,902
45th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,22564th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate61.8%
35th
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%341st of 401 in SC
Foreign-born residents5%
29th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%111th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$42,003
29th
U.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623191st of 408 in SC
Population density275/sq mi
25th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi145th of 411 in SC
Government workers10.4%
22nd
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%328th of 409 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher18%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%236th of 409 in SC
Average commute19.9 min
12th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min355th of 394 in SC
Self-employed workers6.3%
12th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%305th of 409 in SC
Per capita income$26,581
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236308th of 411 in SC
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%253rd of 409 in SC
Median gross rent$833
9th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180244th of 344 in SC
Median home value$142,400
8th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000252nd of 382 in SC
Broadband access82.6%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%258th of 401 in SC
Median household income$44,441
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324319th of 383 in SC
Work from home2.6%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%330th of 409 in SC

Measure	29646	Greenwood	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.486	0.471	0.475	0.483	84th	102nd of 397
Healthcare workers	12.2%	12.1%	9.5%	9.7%	83rd	93rd of 409
Poverty rateWeakness	18.4%	15.1%	14.1%	12.5%	81st	155th of 401
Diversity index	62.4	56.4	54.9	61.4	77th	34th of 411
Unemployment rate	6.7%	5.5%	4.9%	5.2%	76th	102nd of 409
Residents under 18	25.2%	22.4%	21.4%	22%	76th	68th of 411
Rent-burdened renters	55%	50%	52.1%	51.1%	66th	149th of 390
Housing vacancy	8.4%	12%	13.3%	10.1%	63rd	311th of 402
Residents 65 and older	18.3%	19.4%	18.9%	17.2%	63rd	237th of 411
Uninsured rate	7.9%	7.4%	9.6%	8.4%	58th	264th of 407
Veterans	6.4%	6.4%	8.3%	6.2%	58th	264th of 411
Median age	39.9	40.1	40.2	38.9	56th	257th of 411
Population	27,902	69,489	5,296,225	334,922,499	45th	64th of 411
Homeownership rate	61.8%	67%	71.9%	65.2%	35th	341st of 401
Foreign-born residents	5%	3.3%	5.8%	14.1%	29th	111th of 411
Median earnings per worker	$42,003	$41,564	$44,623	$49,666	29th	191st of 408
Population density	275/sq mi	153/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	25th	145th of 411
Government workers	10.4%	13.9%	15.2%	14.5%	22nd	328th of 409
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18%	24.7%	32.1%	35.7%	16th	236th of 409
Average commuteStrength	19.9 min	20.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	12th	355th of 394
Self-employed workers	6.3%	5.9%	9.9%	10%	12th	305th of 409
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,581	$31,408	$39,236	$44,673	11th	308th of 411
Tech workers	0.8%	1.2%	2.6%	3.8%	10th	253rd of 409
Median gross rent	$833	$898	$1,180	$1,413	9th	244th of 344
Median home value	$142,400	$180,500	$259,000	$332,700	8th	252nd of 382
Broadband accessWeakness	82.6%	84.9%	88.8%	91%	8th	258th of 401
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,441	$52,830	$69,324	$80,734	5th	319th of 383
Work from home	2.6%	4.1%	11.5%	15.1%	2nd	330th of 409

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

12%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.9

Under 18

25.2%

65 and over

18.3%

Race and ethnicity

White43%
Black42%
Hispanic12%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

62.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 10,875
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 58.4%
Married couples: 35.1%
Living alone: 37.2%
Veterans (of adults): 6.4%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29646

$44,441

Greenwood Co.

$52,830

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,581

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.486

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29646

$142,400

Greenwood Co.

$180,500

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29646

$833

Greenwood Co.

$898

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 11,873
Owner-occupied: 61.8%
Vacant: 8.4%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.6%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

53%

20–29

10%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

22%

Healthcare

12%

Construction and repair

12%

Sales

Office and admin

Management

Transportation and moving

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

28%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

Education

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Other services

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$42,003

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29646	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,613	$74,888
Service	$25,167	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,035	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,333	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,149	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

37%

Some college

16%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18%
Graduate or professional degree: 7%
Households with broadband: 82.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.8%
No internet access: 12.6%
Without health insurance: 7.9%
Limited-English households: 1.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Greenwood
State: South Carolina
County: Greenwood County
Center point: 34.1360° N, 82.1485° W
Land area: 101 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29646 spans 2 counties

Greenwood County96% of land
Abbeville County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Greenwood10% of zip
Promised Land (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 29646

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29647	Greenwood, SC · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
29648	Greenwood, SC · PO box	5.4 mi	—	—	—
29649	Greenwood, SC	7.1 mi	26,275	$54,585	$235,100
29819	Bradley, SC	7.8 mi	930	$55,417	$85,100
29666	Ninety Six, SC	9.8 mi	6,894	$73,571	$172,000
29695	Hodges, SC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
29848	Troy, SC	12 mi	889	$61,042	$153,800
29653	Hodges, SC	13 mi	4,293	$64,722	$136,000
29332	Cross Hill, SC	14 mi	3,539	$59,091	$158,700
29384	Waterloo, SC	15 mi	3,443	$51,384	$124,700
29899	Mc Cormick, SC	16 mi	710	—	—
29620	Abbeville, SC	16 mi	11,612	$53,288	$207,900

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Questions about 29646

What city is zip code 29646?

29646 is assigned to Greenwood, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29646 in?

29646 is mostly in Greenwood County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29646?

About 27,902 people live in 29646, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29646 in?

29646 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29646?

The median household income in 29646 is $44,441.

What zip codes are near 29646?

The closest zip codes to 29646 are 29647, 29648, 29649, 29819, 29666.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29646, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.