29803 ZIP Code — Aiken, SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29803 is located in Aiken, South Carolina, within Aiken County. It covers approximately 127.53 square miles and serves a population of 38,849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29803

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $251,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,868) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29803 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

38,849

population

127.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29803 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29803

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29803. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aiken	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29809 New Ellenton (2.5 mi) 29851 Warrenville (8.6 mi) 29828 Gloverville (9.2 mi) 29842 Beech Island (9.9 mi) 29856 Windsor (10.7 mi) 29801 Aiken (10.7 mi) 29801 Aiken (10.7 mi) 29829 Graniteville (12.4 mi) 29831 Jackson (12.9 mi) 29805 Aiken (14.3 mi) 29808 Aiken (14.7 mi) 29841 North Augusta (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	38,849
Population density	305 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	127.53 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	33.4496
Longitude	-81.6962
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

38,849

Population

305

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$77,868

Median household income

$44,172

Per capita income

$251,400

Median home value

$1,024

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

14,948

Housing units

44.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,022

Under 5

1,082

941

5–9

996

913

10–14

968

896

15–19

949

1,028

20–24

1,089

2,201

25–34

2,331

1,858

35–44

1,968

2,079

45–54

2,203

1,325

55–59

1,404

1,341

60–64

1,420

2,991

65–74

3,169

1,687

75–84

1,787

583

85+

618

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,162	18.4%
18 and over	31,687	81.6%
65 and over	10,835	27.9%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.9%

Black or African American 17%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Asian 2%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	29,115	72.9%
Black or African American	6,811	17%
Two or more races	1,612	4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,116	2.8%
Asian	818	2%
Other race	427	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	66	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	12.1%
Median income	$77,868

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 26.2%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$251,400
Median rent / month	$1,024
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	12.0%
2000–2009	23.2%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.3%
Electricity	55.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9,214	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,207	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,957	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,538	22.2%
Households with children under 18	3,820	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,779	42.6%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	22.4%
Married	60.4%	56.1%
Separated	1.6%	1.4%
Widowed	2.9%	8.5%
Divorced	8.7%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 26.3%

Graduate / professional 18.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	44.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	290	3.8%
Kindergarten	423	5.6%
Elementary school	3,129	41.4%
High school	1,552	20.5%
College / grad school	2,172	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Professional & management 16.6%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Retail trade 10.2%

Public administration 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 4.8%

Construction 4.1%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4,251	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	36,745	94.6%
Spanish	372	1.0%
Other Indo-European	93	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	50	0.1%
Other languages	229	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	37,138	95.6%
Born in same state	36,635	94.3%
Born in different state	13,497	34.7%
Foreign born	503	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,711	4.4%
Not a US citizen	938	54.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5,599	14.4%
French	5,463	14.1%
Italian	4,599	11.8%
English	763	2%
Polish	498	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	269	0.7%
German	199	0.5%
Norwegian	84	0.2%
Dutch	35	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29803

What city is ZIP code 29803 in?

ZIP code 29803 is primarily assigned to Aiken, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29803 in?

ZIP code 29803 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29803 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 29803 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29803 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 29803 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29803 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 29803 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29803 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 29803 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29803 in?

ZIP code 29803 observes the EST timezone.