ZIP Code 29609: Population, Income, Housing

State: SC
Total population: 32,292 Household income: $65,342 Rent: $1,130

Overview

Total population
32,292
Rent
$1,130
Year built
1975
Household income
$65,342
Per capita income
$48,242
Poverty rate
13.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.3 persons
Rent over 30% of income
57.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
South Carolina
County
Greenville County
City
Greenville
Total population
32,292
Adults over 25
22,646
Total households
13,878
Household size
2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$65,342
Per capita income
$48,242
Poverty rate
13.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
57.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,130
Year built
1975
Households that rent
37.8%
Households that own
62.2%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
71.2%
Black
9.9%
Asian
2%
Two or more races
9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
13.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino
86.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
12,899 (84.3%)
Commute time to work
22 mins
Work from home
2,402 (15.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
20.1%
High school graduate or GED
21.6%
Some college or associate degree
9.9%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
48.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 29609 with: Greenville County, SC Greenville metro area, SC South Carolina United States

ZIP 29609

Total population32,292
Rent$1,130
Year built1975
Household income$65,342
Per capita income$48,242
Poverty rate13.7%
Unemployment rateN/A

Greenville County, SC

Total population548,166
Rent$1,262
Year built1992
Household income$76,932
Per capita income$43,319
Poverty rate10.8%
Unemployment rate3.5%

Greenville Metro Area, SC

Total population961,939
Rent$1,150
Year built1990
Household income$71,240
Per capita income$39,451
Poverty rate13%
Unemployment rate3.8%

South Carolina State

Total population5,296,225
Rent$1,180
Year built1992
Household income$69,324
Per capita income$39,236
Poverty rate14.1%
Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP29609 CountyGreenville, SCMetro AreaGreenville metro area, SCStateSouth CarolinaCountryUnited States
Total population32,292548,166961,9395,296,225334,922,499
Rent$1,130$1,262$1,150$1,180$1,413
Year built19751992199019921980
Household income$65,342$76,932$71,240$69,324$80,734
Per capita income$48,242$43,319$39,451$39,236$44,673
Poverty rate13.7%10.8%13%14.1%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.5%3.8%4.2%4%

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Summary for 29609

Rent & Income

In 29609, the typical monthly rent is $1,130 and the typical household income is $65,342. Rent here is similar to South Carolina, and household income is lower than South Carolina. The estimated poverty rate is 13.7%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 37.8% of households. About 57.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 48.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 29609 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 29609 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 29609 compares in South Carolina (58 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,130 17 / 58 from lower rent $891 – $2,380
Household income $65,342 46 / 58 from higher income $46,054 – $133,357
Poverty rate 13.7% 44 / 58 from lower poverty 4.1% – 26.1%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in South Carolina with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 29609

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 17th out of 58 ZIP Codes in South Carolina. In South Carolina as a whole, the range goes from $891 in ZIP 29720 up to $2,380 in ZIP 29466.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 29609 ranks 46th out of 58 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $46,054 in ZIP 29203 up to $133,357 in ZIP 29466.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 44th out of 58 ZIP Codes. Across South Carolina, figures vary from 4.1% in ZIP 29715 up to 26.1% in ZIP 29203.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 29609 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,130 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 29609

Annual Household Income: $65,342

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 29609

Estimated Rate: 13.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 29609

In ZIP Code 29609, households that rent: 5,241 (37.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,241 37.8%
Owner-Occupied 8,637 62.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 29609

In ZIP Code 29609, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,024 (57.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,024 57.7%
Other renter households 2,217 42.3%
Total renter households 5,241 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 29609

Less than High School: 4,548 people (20.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,901 people (21.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,246 people (9.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,951 people (48.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,646

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.