Travelers Rest
City in Greenville County, South Carolina
Travelers Rest is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, with 7,788 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,096 ft (334 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sans Souci, 4.9 miles S.
- 7,788residents (2020 Census)
- 1,096 ftelevation · 334 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.9 km²
- 1,271 / sq mipopulation density
- 29613ZIP code
About Travelers Rest
Travelers Rest is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Its population was 7,788 at the 2020 census. The city is located 10 miles (16 km) north of Greenville and around 20 miles (32 km) south of the North Carolina border, and is part of Upstate South Carolina.
Travelers Rest was founded by J.W. Donaldson, founder of a bloodstock cattle empire. Initially built as a reprieve for his oxen and coach herd, the family eventually did yoke and axle repair for settlers headed out on the Oregon Trail. Later, the Dry Goods Warehouse became the start to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The campus of Furman University, a private liberal arts university, was annexed into the city limits of Travelers Rest in 2018.
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Living in Travelers Rest
- Median household income
- $54,583
- Median home value
- $284,800
- Median rent
- $1,033/mo
- Median age
- 22
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Travelers Rest had 7,788 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,788 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,271 per sq mi (491 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Travelers Rest at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Greenville County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,788 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.13 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9600° N, 82.4450° W |
| ZIP code | 29613 |
| Official website | travelersrestsc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4572430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Travelers Rest
- Sans Souci4.9 mi S
- Berea5.8 mi S
- Slater-Marietta6.0 mi NW
- Dacusville6.8 mi W
- City View6.8 mi S
- Parker7.6 mi S
- Taylors8.1 mi SE
- Wade Hampton8.4 mi SE
- Tigerville8.4 mi NE
- Judson8.8 mi S
- Greenville9.7 mi SE
- Dunean9.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Travelers Rest
What county is Travelers Rest in?
Travelers Rest is in Greenville County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Travelers Rest, SC?
7,788 people lived in Travelers Rest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Travelers Rest, SC?
The ZIP code of Travelers Rest is 29613.
What is the elevation of Travelers Rest?
1,096 feet (334 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Travelers Rest?
Sans Souci (4.9 mi), Berea (5.8 mi), Slater-Marietta (6.0 mi), Dacusville (6.8 mi), City View (6.8 mi).
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