3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 296xxGreenville, SC area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 296 changed +2.8% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.8% for South Carolina and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 29601–29697. Most of its 2010 population lived in Greenville County (47%), Anderson County (20%), Pickens County (13%). Communities in the region include Anderson, Greer, Greenwood, Mauldin, Taylors. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +2.8%
- 5-year change
- +55.2%
- Since Q1 1995
- +293%
- National rank (1 year)
- 590th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 296 vs South Carolina and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 296: 393.5
- South Carolina: 397.2
- Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro: 399.7
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 296 | SC | U.S. | Gap vs SC | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.8% | +3.8% | +3.0% | −1.0 pts | −0.3 pts |
| 3 years | +17.2% | +16.6% | +12.9% | +0.6 pts | +4.4 pts |
| 5 years | +55.2% | +54.9% | +41.3% | +0.3 pts | +13.9 pts |
| 10 years | +119% | +114% | +93.3% | +4.6 pts | +25.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +293% | +297% | +292% | −3.7 pts | +1.9 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 296 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +290% | $1,171,128 |
| Q2 2000 | +213% | $937,777 |
| Q2 2005 | +162% | $787,130 |
| Q2 2010 | +143% | $729,530 |
| Q2 2015 | +130% | $688,630 |
| Q2 2020 | +73.1% | $519,442 |
| Q2 2021 | +55.2% | $465,505 |
| Q2 2023 | +17.2% | $351,649 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.8% | $308,306 |
How ZIP3 296 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 296 ranks 590th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 8th of 10 in South Carolina. Its one-year change is −0.3 pts versus the nation and −1.0 pts versus South Carolina. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 590th of 882 | 8th of 10 |
| 3 years | 334th of 882 | 4th of 10 |
| 5 years | 117th of 882 | 4th of 10 |
| 10 years | 109th of 882 | 5th of 10 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 329th of 879 | 3rd of 10 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 296
ZIP3 296's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 8.8% to its low in Q3 2011, and regained its peak in Q2 2015, about 6.2 years after the top. Today it sits +130% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 296 | Q1 2009 | Q3 2011 | -8.8% | Q2 2015 (6.2 yrs) | +130% |
| SC | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -13.0% | Q3 2016 (8.5 yrs) | +110% |
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q3 2011 | -8.6% | Q2 2015 (6.2 yrs) | +134% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 296's index has changed +77.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 296 after inflation | SC after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -1.1% | -0.0% | -0.6% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +6.8% | +6.2% | +6.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +25.1% | +24.9% | +25.7% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +57.3% | +54.0% | +58.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +77.7% | +79.4% | +80.5% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 296
Regional estimate
$656,241
- Estimated gain
- $356,241
- Index change
- +119%
- Start index
- 179.87
- End index
- 393.46
ZIP3 296 (Greenville, SC area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 293 · Spartanburg, SC area | SC | +3.2% | +54.1% | +248% |
| 287 · Hendersonville, NC area | NC | +3.9% | +52.4% | +361% |
| 288 · Asheville, NC area | NC | -2.3% | +41.6% | +504% |
| 306 · Athens-Clarke County, GA area | GA | +0.9% | +53.6% | +325% |
| 305 · Gainesville, GA area | GA | +2.6% | +56.5% | +319% |
| 297 · Rock Hill, SC area | SC | +4.1% | +51.4% | +285% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 393.46 |
| Q1 2026 | 391.46 |
| Q4 2025 | 388.43 |
| Q3 2025 | 385.60 |
| Q2 2025 | 382.86 |
| Q1 2025 | 374.38 |
| Q4 2024 | 369.87 |
| Q3 2024 | 364.97 |
| Q2 2024 | 364.93 |
| Q1 2024 | 355.40 |
| Q4 2023 | 349.20 |
| Q3 2023 | 345.09 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 296?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 296, the regional index changed +2.8% over the year to Q2 2026, +55.2% over five years, +119% over ten years, and +293% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 296 appreciating faster than South Carolina and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +2.8% compares with +3.8% for South Carolina and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −0.3 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +13.9 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 296?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 296. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 29601 to 29697 (65 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.