How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29609?

The typical home in 29609 is worth $354,180, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 29609?

Home values in 29609 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 29609?

A typical home in 29609 rents for about $1,538 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.

What is the property tax rate in 29609?

The effective property tax rate in 29609 is 0.6% — roughly $2,071 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 29609 has a population of 32,292 and a median household income of $65,342.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29609

Greenville County · Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Typical home value

$354,180^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +2.4%
5-year / yr: +5.8%
10-year / yr: +6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +24.7%
vs metro: +26.9%
vs state: +56.4%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 29609 is worth $354,180 — 26.9% above the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,538 a month — a 5.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,538^[2]
Gross yield: 5.2%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.1%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.6%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,071^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Greenville County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Moderate^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively High
Coastal flood: Not Applicable
Wildfire: Very Low
Drought: Relatively Low
Heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Tornado: Relatively High
Earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Winter weather: Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population: 32,292^[3]
Median household income: $65,342^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Greenville County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +3,044^[5]
Moved in: 17,946
Moved out: 14,902

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 7
Elementary: 4
Middle: 2
High: 1

Wade Hampton High
High · Grades 9–12 · Greenville 01
1,780 students
League Academy
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Greenville 01
765 students
Sevier Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Greenville 01
670 students
Cherrydale Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Greenville 01
652 students
Stone Academy
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Greenville 01
547 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield5.2%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%

Annual rent$18,451

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,791

Loan principal$283,344

Down payment$70,836

Total interest paid$361,390

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.47

Monthly cost to own$2,257

Monthly rent$1,538

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 31st percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 17th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 93rd percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29609?: The typical home in 29609 is worth $354,180, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29609?: Home values in 29609 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29609?: A typical home in 29609 rents for about $1,538 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 29609?: The effective property tax rate in 29609 is 0.6% — roughly $2,071 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29609?: ZIP code 29609 has a population of 32,292 and a median household income of $65,342.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

29642 vs 29609 →
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Typical home
$354,725
Gross yield
6.9%
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Typical home
$350,414
Gross yield
6.2%
29680
Simpsonville, SC
Typical home
$344,952
Gross yield
6.4%
29651
Greer, SC
Typical home
$336,474
Gross yield
5.5%
29650
Greer, SC
Typical home
$372,976
Gross yield
5.3%
29607
Greenville, SC
Typical home
$380,965
Gross yield
4.6%

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