Piedmont, SC / Local Guide
Understanding Piedmont
What County Is Piedmont, SC In?
The answer is a little unusual: Piedmont, South Carolina is in both Greenville County and Anderson County. The county line runs through the community, which means your county, school district and some local services depend on your specific address.
The short answer
Piedmont is in two counties
Piedmont, SC spans both Anderson County and Greenville County.
There is no single county that contains all of Piedmont. Some Piedmont addresses are in Anderson County and others are in Greenville County. The same is true of the larger 29673 ZIP code area, which crosses the county line as well.
Two sides of one community
Greenville County or Anderson County?
Piedmont addresses
Greenville County
The Greenville County portion of Piedmont extends toward communities such as Moonville and the Greenville side of the 29673 area. Residents on this side generally use Greenville County government services and Greenville County Schools.
Piedmont addresses
Anderson County
A large portion of Piedmont proper lies in Anderson County. Addresses on this side generally fall under Anderson County government and, for public schools in much of the Piedmont area, Anderson School District One.
Why the answer is confusing
Piedmont is a community, not an incorporated city
One reason the county question causes confusion is that Piedmont is not an incorporated municipality with a single city government and a neat municipal boundary. The U.S. Census Bureau recognizes Piedmont as a census-designated place, or CDP.
The historic community developed along the Saluda River and grew across the county line. Today the Piedmont name is used for addresses, neighborhoods and businesses on both sides. You can drive through Piedmont without any obvious sign that you have moved from one county into the other.
That history is part of what makes Piedmont different from many Upstate communities. The river and the former Piedmont Manufacturing mill helped create one shared town identity even though residents have long lived on opposite sides of a county boundary.
The ZIP code question
What county is ZIP code 29673 in?
ZIP code 29673 is also located in both Greenville County and Anderson County. Greenville County contains the larger share of the overall ZIP code area, but a Piedmont mailing address does not automatically tell you which county the property is in.
The 29673 mailing area stretches well beyond the historic center of Piedmont. It includes neighborhoods and addresses toward Powdersville, Moonville and other nearby unincorporated areas. That is why two homes that both use “Piedmont, SC 29673” can be served by different counties and different school districts.
Good to know
A ZIP code is a postal delivery area. It is not the same thing as a county, town or school-district boundary.
Why your county matters
The county line affects everyday life
Public schools
Piedmont addresses may be served by Greenville County Schools or Anderson School District One. The exact attendance zone depends on the property.
Property taxes
Property assessment and county taxes are handled by the county where the property is physically located, not simply by the Piedmont mailing address.
Permits & records
Property records, permits and other county-level services are handled through either Greenville County or Anderson County depending on the address.
Local services
County departments, emergency-service districts and other public services can differ from one Piedmont neighborhood to another.
Checking an address
How do I know which county my Piedmont address is in?
The safest way to identify the county for a specific home or property is to search the street address in the official property-record or GIS system for Greenville County and Anderson County. Real-estate listings often show the county too, but official county records should be used when the distinction matters.
This is especially important when you are considering a move to Piedmont. Two homes only a few miles apart can have the same Piedmont mailing address while belonging to different counties and school systems.
Common questions
Piedmont, SC county FAQ
Is Piedmont, SC in Greenville County?
Yes. Part of Piedmont is located in Greenville County, but Piedmont also extends into Anderson County.
Is Piedmont, SC in Anderson County?
Yes. A significant portion of the Piedmont census-designated community lies in Anderson County, while the rest extends into Greenville County.
What county is Piedmont, SC 29673 in?
ZIP code 29673 spans Greenville County and Anderson County. You need the specific street address to determine which county applies.
Does the county affect what schools serve a Piedmont address?
Yes. Piedmont homes may fall within Greenville County Schools or Anderson School District One. School attendance zones should always be verified for the exact property address.
Get to know the community
There’s more to Piedmont than a county line
Explore the river, the mill history, local businesses and what it’s actually like to live in this corner of the Upstate.