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Greenville, SC — ZIP 29605

Population: 40,717 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29605 (Greenville, SC) is $301,088 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $386,950 after a median 149.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,811/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$301,088

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

149.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$301,088
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+98.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$301,802
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$386,950
Median list price
$295,000
Median price per sqft
$345
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
149.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
217
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
58

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,811/mo
1-year rent change
+5.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,939/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Augusta Circle Elementary, Blythe Academy, Southside High, Donaldson Career Center, Thomas E. Kerns Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
US Finishing/Cone Mills (8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
167
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
842
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
58,495
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,450

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (34 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield, Ninety Six National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Donaldson Field Airport (GDC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,114 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
45.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,521
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
259,463
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,993

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 29605State medianUS median
Median home value$301,088$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$386,950$290,675$325,000
Median days on market150 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,811/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,521$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 29605?
$301,088.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29605?
$386,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29605?
Median days on market: 149.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29605?
Typical rent: $1,811/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29605?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 29605 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29605?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29605?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29605?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29605?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29605 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29605?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29605?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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