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Greenwood, SC — ZIP 29646

Population: 27,902 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 29646 (Greenwood, SC) is $144,738 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,824 after a median 117 days on market. Typical rent runs $847/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$144,738

Typical home value

-1.9%

1-year change

117

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$144,738
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
+12.5%
10-year appreciation
+55.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$155,301
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$258,824
Median list price
$236,580
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-0.0%
Median days on market
117 days
Homes sold (recent period)
67
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
100
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$847/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$643/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$747/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$885/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,106/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,285/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)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary, Mathews Elementary, Woodfields Elementary, Emerald High, Westview Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barite Hill/Nevada Goldfields (20.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,451
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,911

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (8 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Greenwood County Airport (GRD) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) (53 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+121 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
41.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.1%
Median annual property tax
$845
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,930
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
310

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

How it compares

ZIP 29646State medianUS median
Typical home value$144,738$229,560$285,053
Median sale price$258,824$291,664$319,906
Median days on market117 days72 days48 days
Typical rent$847/mo$1,619/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$845$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 typical home value in ZIP 29646?
$144,738.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29646?
$258,824.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29646?
Median days on market: 117 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29646?
Typical rent: $847/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29646?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 29646 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 29646. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29646?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29646?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29646?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29646?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 29646 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29646?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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