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April 01 2025
Want to know if your zip code screams small town simplicity, in style, or young and restless?
You can discover what your neighborhood trends say about you with Esri’s interactive Tapestry map. The tech company analyzes zip code data to define the characteristics of individuals in neighborhoods using a process called segmentation.
A screenshot of Esri's Tapestry Segmentation interactive database
How it works
This tool sorts areas into 67 unique categories, or segments, based on demographics and socioeconomic characteristics such as age, income + population — AKA, it tells us generally who we are and what we have in common with our neighbors.
Users can input zip codes or click around the map to explore segments that best describe a particular area. In most cases, the results show the top 3 segments that define a neighborhood.
For example, you'll discover groups like metro renters (educated, highly mobile 30-somethings) and the young and restless (young, educated workers employed in professional or technical occupations).
Greenville’s tapestry
- The city’s downtown core is largely defined as modest income homes + metro renters.
- The zip codes that make up Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Five Forks are classified as workday drive + middleburg — with a little bit of “country flavor.”
- The 29607 + 29615 zip codes (kinda headed out of town down I-385) are young + restless (no, not the soap opera) with a median age of 29.8.
- If you head out towards Easley + Powdersville, Esri categorizes the 29642 as a green acres area with plenty of do-it-yourselfers.
Outside of the segmentation tool, you can do a deeper dive into trending habits based on zip code, right down to shopping preferences + credit card debt.
Ready to explore your own neighborhood? Check out the map and let us know below if the tool has your personality and lifestyle pegged.
Do you think Esri's Tapestry map accurately reflects your lifestyle?
- This is scary accurate
- There are some similarities
- You can’t label me — I’m an enigma
Dish
- Crispmas in July | Wed., July 28 | 5:30 p.m. | The Commons | Free entry | Wear your favorite ugly Christmas garments and enjoy a special Christmas dish at GB&D, German-style brews, pretzels, and crispy tacos from Automatic Taco. 🎄
TryThis
Show
- Concert Crave Artist Showcase | Wed., July 28 | 6 p.m. | Radio Room, 111 Poinsett Hwy. | $15 | Come check out different artists at this family-friendly artist showcase. 🎸
- Live Music at The Tasting Room | Wed., July 28 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Tasting Room of TR, 165 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Live music to accompany your beverages. 🎵
Network
- GVL Connect | Wed., July 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Venture X, 141 Traction St. | Free | Connect with Upstate small businesses and professionals. 🤝
PlanAhead
- impact! Happy Hour | Wed., Aug. 4 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Juniper, 315 S. Main St. | Free | Bring a school supply item from impact!’s list on Facebook and your first drink is free at this young professionals event, supporting the Meyer Center for Special Children. 🍹Ⓟ
- Greenville Tech's Chef vs. Chef BBQ Cook-off Fundraiser | Sat., Aug. 14 | 12-4 p.m. | Greenville Tech's Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center, 556 Perry Ave., Suite B114 | $15 | Be the judge between GTC's Culinary Institute of the Carolinas (CIC) Chef Austin Craft and GTC's Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI) Chef Bill Twaler. Ⓟ
Weather
- 97º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
Announced
- Gary Clark Jr. is coming to the Peace Center on Oct. 26. Tickets are $55-$85 and go on sale July 30 at 10 a.m. 🎶
- Fidelity Moonlight Movies are coming back Thursday nights this September and October in Falls Park. The movie lineup hasn’t been announced yet, but when it is, we’ll be sure to let you know.
Number
- 120. The number of new jobs that will come with a new plant opening in Anderson County. The $80 million investment is from Pregis — a global protective packaging manufacturer — and the new plant anticipates being open by September. (WYFF 4)
Development
- Fountain Inn will soon be getting a new 15-building mixed-use development. Fountain Walk will include apartments, space for businesses, a dog park, just to name a few. (Upstate Business Journal)
Job
- Hire Me SC launched an online resources platform for those with disabilities. The goal is to offer employment resources, tips for families navigating disability employment, employment opportunities, showcase success stories, job training, and more. (Cola Daily)
Edu
- Though mask mandates are not going to be in the equation for the 2021-2022 school year, all SC districts were required to put together a reopening-reaction plan that includes isolation strategies, contact tracing, and quarantining if a COVID-19 case is found. (WIS)
WaterCooler
- A’ja Wilson + Dawn Staley made their debut at the Olympics and came out with an 81-72 win over Nigeria. A’ja led the USA women's basketball team to victory after scoring 19 points and snagging 13 rebounds. This will be Dawn’s first Olympics win as coach. (The State)
Drink
ForParents
- Hanging out with family + friends at the beach, lake or pool is a summer staple. Unfortunately, ~800 children under the age of 14 die due to drowning accidents every year. Maddison Merritt, MD, offered tips to help keep your children safe around water this summer. 🌊 Ⓟ
Dish
- Nashville-based Porter Road Butcher ships craft meat to doorsteps nationwide. They work with local farmers to humanely pasture-raise animals — with no added hormones or antibiotics. Offering quality brats, steaks, dry-aged hotdogs, Italian sausage + more, Porter Road is also offering readers 15% off their first order (automatically applied in checkout). Ⓟ
Shop
- Public Goods has all the premium essentials you need in one place. They search high and low for clean, sustainable products, and you can get them all in one streamlined look. Take $15 off your first order with code 6AM, no minimum purchase required. Ⓟ
Ummm...who knew there was a place this gorgeous you could book for a little staycation only ~45 minutes from downtown Greenville?
This “base camp” comes equipped with 7+ acres of private property, an outdoor fireplace, full court pickleball + basketball court, creek with a small waterfall, and a hot tub.
There are a few dates left for fall leaf peeping, so book here (or browse more pics) before it’s too late, or get a jump start on the season with some of our other favorite fall abodes from last year.
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