COUNTY REPORT SC

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

Greenville County63/100
South Carolina avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Greenville County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
30
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

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:

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
30
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29356 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29680 (48/100)
$264K
Median Home Value
$2,260
Avg Remediation (86% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 9.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1990
Median Build Year
49.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
10%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Flood $1,048/yr
Energy Code Gap $230/yr
Water Infrastructure $112/yr

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

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 34%

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

$264K
Median Home Value
$2,260
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

Show all 8 water systems

15 total water systems serve Greenville County.

Systems with the most violations in Greenville County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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.

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Greenville County?
Greenville County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Greenville County?
Greenville County is served by 15 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 30 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greenville County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Greenville County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,141 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greenville County?
The median home build year in Greenville County is 1990. 49.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Greenville County compare to South Carolina?
Greenville County has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the South Carolina state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Greenville County, SC: HSS 63/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/greenville/
BibTeX
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  title  = {{Greenville County, SC: HSS 63/100; 2 Health Violations}},
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Page version: August 2026.

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