Five Forks
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Five Forks is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Greenville County, South Carolina, with 17,737 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 876 ft (267 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mauldin, 5.1 miles SW.
- 17,737residents (2020 Census)
- 876 ftelevation · 267 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.6 km²
- 2,343 / sq mipopulation density
- 29681ZIP code
About Five Forks
Five Forks is a census-designated place (CDP) in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 17,737 at the 2020 census, up from 14,140 in 2010, and 8,064 in 2000. It is a growing, affluent suburb of Greenville and is part of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Five Forks
- Median household income
- $141,786
- Median home value
- $452,200
- Median rent
- $2,178/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Five Forks had 17,737 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,737 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,343 per sq mi (905 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Five Forks at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Greenville County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 17,737 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.57 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8099° N, 82.2229° W |
| ZIP code | 29681 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4525540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Five Forks
- Mauldin5.1 mi SW
- Simpsonville5.9 mi S
- Reidville7.5 mi NE
- Fountain Inn7.9 mi S
- Wade Hampton8.0 mi NW
- Conestee8.0 mi SW
- Greenville8.2 mi W
- Greer8.4 mi N
- Taylors8.9 mi NW
- Duncan9.1 mi NE
- Gantt10.4 mi W
- Startex11.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Five Forks
What county is Five Forks in?
Five Forks is in Greenville County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Five Forks, SC?
17,737 people lived in Five Forks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Five Forks, SC?
The ZIP code of Five Forks is 29681.
What is the elevation of Five Forks?
876 feet (267 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Five Forks?
Mauldin (5.1 mi), Simpsonville (5.9 mi), Reidville (7.5 mi), Fountain Inn (7.9 mi), Wade Hampton (8.0 mi).
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