29801 ZIP Code — Aiken, SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29801 is located in Aiken, South Carolina, within Aiken County. It covers approximately 88.91 square miles and serves a population of 30,148 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29801

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $52,973. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29801 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

30,148

population

88.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aiken	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29805 Aiken (3.6 mi) 29805 Aiken (3.6 mi) 29803 Aiken (10.7 mi) 29803 Aiken (10.7 mi) 29829 Graniteville (11 mi) 29829 Graniteville (11 mi) 29828 Gloverville (11.1 mi) 29828 Gloverville (11.1 mi) 29851 Warrenville (11.2 mi) 29851 Warrenville (11.2 mi) 29856 Windsor (12.3 mi) 29856 Windsor (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	30,148
Population density	339 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	88.91 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	33.6019
Longitude	-81.6611
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

30,148

Population

339

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$52,973

Median household income

$30,121

Per capita income

$145,900

Median home value

$1,060

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

9,378

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

563

Under 5

696

745

5–9

919

842

10–14

1,040

1,171

15–19

1,445

784

20–24

969

1,650

25–34

2,037

1,600

35–44

1,975

1,609

45–54

1,986

806

55–59

995

993

60–64

1,225

1,507

65–74

1,861

772

75–84

954

449

85+

555

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,252	20.7%
18 and over	23,896	79.3%
65 and over	6,098	20.2%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.8%

Black or African American 42.5%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	15,202	48.8%
Black or African American	13,242	42.5%
Two or more races	1,158	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	996	3.2%
Asian	299	1%
Other race	174	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	73	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$52,973

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,900
Median rent / month	$1,060
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	64.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	39.3%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.1%
Electricity	66.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,316	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	578	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,256	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	4,380	38.0%
Households with children under 18	2,964	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,100	35.6%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	33.4%
Married	40.1%	36.6%
Separated	4.7%	3.3%
Widowed	5.6%	12.2%
Divorced	14.1%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	318	4.0%
Kindergarten	371	4.7%
Elementary school	2,941	37.0%
High school	1,825	23.0%
College / grad school	2,489	31.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Professional & management 11.9%

Retail trade 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 5.2%

Construction 4.4%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 27.4%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 36.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.4%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,048	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	48.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,889	95.8%
Spanish	519	1.8%
Other Indo-European	301	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	104	0.4%
Other languages	68	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,958	96.1%
Born in same state	28,571	94.8%
Born in different state	14,983	49.7%
Foreign born	387	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,190	3.9%
Not a US citizen	834	70.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6,504	21.6%
Italian	2,476	8.2%
French	1,723	5.7%
English	71	0.2%
Dutch	54	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	0.2%
Polish	27	0.1%
Norwegian	26	0.1%
Irish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	88.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29801

What city is ZIP code 29801 in?

ZIP code 29801 is primarily assigned to Aiken, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29801 in?

ZIP code 29801 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29801?

20% of residents in ZIP code 29801 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29801 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 29801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29801?

The median home value in ZIP code 29801 is $145,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 29801?

ZIP code 29801 has an estimated population of 30,148 residents, with a density of 339 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29801 in?

ZIP code 29801 observes the EST timezone.