The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29601 sells for about $345,000, or $196 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Greenville, South Carolina (city-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 29601 — Greenville
The 29601 housing market remains a premium, high-demand area despite a slight year-over-year price correction. Strong urban amenities and limited inventory continue to support high valuations, though buyers are increasingly price-sensitive in the current interest rate environment.
This ZIP is ideal for urban professionals, downsizers, and investors seeking proximity to downtown amenities, nightlife, and cultural attractions.
Median prices moved up 1.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 2.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
23% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 17.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 29601, Greenville County SC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime in the downtown Greenville area is generally higher than in suburban counterparts due to urban density, though it remains a primary focus of local law enforcement initiatives.
Schools serving the area are part of the Greenville County School District, which offers a mix of magnet programs and traditional public schools with varying performance ratings.
The area faces standard regional risks including occasional severe thunderstorms and high winds, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the Reedy River.
The area benefits from significant downtown revitalization, including major mixed-use developments and corporate office expansions that anchor the local economy.
Property taxes are assessed by Greenville County based on a millage rate applied to the assessed value, with owner-occupied primary residences qualifying for a lower assessment ratio.
Residents in 29601 enjoy high walkability and proximity to major employment hubs in downtown Greenville, with easy access to I-385 and I-85 for regional travel.
The ZIP features extensive access to Falls Park on the Reedy, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and numerous downtown dining and shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand from young professionals and urban dwellers, with a vacancy rate of approximately 13.4%.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services, with a strong concentration of corporate headquarters in the downtown core.
The area is seeing significant infill development and high-density residential projects aimed at increasing downtown housing capacity.
Parcels are subject to Greenville County School District taxes and municipal taxes for the City of Greenville.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage for wind and hail being essential.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 29601 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Topgolf Greenville4.57.7 mi
- Frankie's of Greenville4.45.9 mi
- Pavilion Recreation Complex4.55.8 mi
- The Children’s Museum of the Upstate4.70.5 mi
- Group Therapy Pub & Playground4.80.5 mi
- Bon Secours Wellness Arena4.50.2 mi
- Topgolf Greenville4.57.7 mi
- Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery4.72.1 mi
- Greenville Convention Center4.52.3 mi
- Peace Center Concert Hall4.80.5 mi
- Unity Park4.81 mi
- Falls Park on the Reedy4.90.6 mi
- Greenville Zoo4.30.5 mi
- Paris Mountain State Park4.76.4 mi
- Regal Hollywood - Greenville4.25.2 mi
- The Children’s Museum of the Upstate4.70.5 mi
- Roper Mountain Science Center4.74.9 mi
- Campbell's Historic Covered Bridge4.717.8 mi
- Westside Market Greenville SC4.83.4 mi
- Upcountry History Museum4.50.7 mi
- Unity Park4.81 mi
- Falls Park on the Reedy4.90.6 mi
- Paris Mountain State Park4.76.4 mi
- Downtown Greenville4.90.6 mi
- MESA Soccer Complex4.511.6 mi
- Palmetto Boat Center4.110.5 mi
- Topgolf Greenville4.57.7 mi
- 3's Greenville - Golf and Grubhouse4.82.7 mi
- Pebble Creek Golf Course4.16 mi
- Southern Oaks Golf Course4.511.2 mi
- Furman University Golf Club3.96.4 mi
- Haywood Mall4.43.4 mi
- Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery4.72.1 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.35.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at McBee Station4.50.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.33.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Iconic urban park featuring a suspension bridge and waterfalls.
Multi-use greenway connecting downtown to surrounding areas.
Primary commercial corridor with high density of restaurants and retail.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 85.5% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $634,500 could not be independently corroborated and was removed pending review (no prior-cycle value to revert to); the case is under review in the Command Center.