Greenville County, South Carolina
30 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Greenville County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Unlike top-rated counties, Greenville County's 30 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations - chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Greenville County Compares
How Greenville County Compares
Greenville County scores 17 points below the South Carolina state average (80/100) and 10 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Greenville County, South Carolina
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 12.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,141, driven primarily by flood
49.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,141
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
234,362 housing units in Greenville County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Greenville County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greenville County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Greenville County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Greenville County
8 community water systems serving Greenville County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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15 total water systems serve Greenville County.
Systems with the most violations in Greenville County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Greenville County
30 ZIP codes tracked in Greenville County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29356 | Landrum | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $274K |
| 2 | 29601 | Greenville | 65 | C | 1 | $583K |
| 3 | 29605 | Greenville | 65 | C | 2 | $228K |
| 4 | 29607 | Greenville | 65 | C | 1 | $315K |
| 5 | 29609 | Greenville | 65 | C | 1 | $304K |
| 6 | 29611 | Greenville | 65 | C | 2 | $164K |
| 7 | 29613 | Greenville | 65 | C | 1 | — |
| 8 | 29614 | Greenville | 65 | C | 1 | — |
| 9 | 29615 | Greenville | 65 | C | 1 | $349K |
| 10 | 29617 | Greenville | 65 | C | 1 | $218K |
| 11 | 29635 | Cleveland | 65 | C | 2 (1 health) | $201K |
| 12 | 29650 | Greer | 65 | C | 1 | $332K |
| 13 | 29651 | Greer | 65 | C | 1 | $264K |
| 14 | 29661 | Marietta | 65 | C | 2 (1 health) | $194K |
| 15 | 29662 | Mauldin | 65 | C | 1 | $230K |
| 16 | 29687 | Taylors | 65 | C | 1 | $247K |
| 17 | 29690 | Travelers Rest | 65 | C | 1 | $267K |
| 18 | 29644 | Fountain Inn | 49 | D | 1 | $234K |
| 19 | 29681 | Simpsonville | 49 | D | 1 | $326K |
| 20 | 29680 | Simpsonville | 48 | D | 2 | $279K |
| 21 | 29603 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 29606 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 29608 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 29610 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 29612 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 29616 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 29636 | Conestee | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 29652 | Greer | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 29683 | Slater | — | — | $133K | |
| 30 | 29688 | Tigerville | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greenville County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Greenville County, South Carolina
Overview
Greenville County in South Carolina covers 30 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100) across 20 scored records.
20 of 20 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.