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Population and households in ZIP 29631
Household size in ZIP 29631
| Period | ZIP 29631 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 29631 has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.31 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 29631
| Period | ZIP 29631 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7 | 38.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.8 | 39.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.5 | 39.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.5 | 39.7 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.6 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 29631 is young: half of its residents are under 27.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Only three of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 29631
| Period | ZIP 29631 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 10.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 29631: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, as it has nationally. Only four of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 29631
Renters in ZIP 29631
| Period | ZIP 29631 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.5% | 30.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.2% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.7% | 31.4% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 29.3% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 29631: 60.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 41.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 9.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 29631
| Period | ZIP 29631 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 12.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 10.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 9.6% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 29631: 12.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 29631
| Period | ZIP 29631 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1985 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 29631 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 29631
| Period | ZIP 29631 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $807 | $733 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $801 | $816 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,063 | $939 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,264 | $1,216 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$457 | +$483 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 29631 costs $1,264 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $457 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 43.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 29631
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29631
| Period | ZIP 29631 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.5% | 26.8% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.3% | 27.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.3% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.1% | 35.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +8.8 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 29631 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 29631
| Period | ZIP 29631 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 82.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 84.9% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 86.7% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 89.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 29631: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 29631
| Period | ZIP 29631 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 29631 than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.0 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 29631 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 29631 | 2.43 | 27.5 | 3.7% | 60.3% | 12.4% | 1989 | $1,264 | 66.1% | 96.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 29634 | 2.94 | 19.1 | 13.0% | 59.3% | 38.6% | 1962 | $972 | 80.1% | 100.0% | 16.6% |
| ZIP 29630 | 2.32 | 33.2 | 7.9% | 54.0% | 10.6% | 1990 | $897 | 45.0% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 29670 | 2.45 | 40.1 | 9.8% | 28.1% | 10.7% | 1992 | $1,126 | 38.3% | 90.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 29665 | 2.09 | 65.9 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 11.5% | 1997 | $1,028 | 51.2% | 91.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 29667 | 2.64 | 46.7 | 7.2% | 17.8% | 9.6% | 1974 | $867 | 17.6% | 80.7% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 29678 | 2.31 | 39.8 | 13.6% | 37.1% | 14.5% | 1986 | $952 | 23.5% | 85.2% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 29672 | 2.23 | 50.1 | 5.8% | 19.9% | 15.9% | 1993 | $955 | 44.0% | 94.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 29657 | 2.60 | 38.9 | 11.1% | 15.8% | 6.9% | 1991 | $904 | 20.4% | 82.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 29689 | 2.29 | 50.9 | 8.7% | 5.9% | 30.1% | 1992 | $855 | 41.9% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 29625 | 2.27 | 43.9 | 11.1% | 30.6% | 11.3% | 1986 | $1,065 | 25.8% | 90.9% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 29631. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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