29805 ZIP Code — Aiken, SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29805 is located in Aiken, South Carolina, within Aiken County. It covers approximately 97.49 square miles and serves a population of 5,113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29805

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,064. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 29805 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,113

population

97.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29805 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29805

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29805. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aiken	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29801 Aiken (3.6 mi) 29801 Aiken (3.6 mi) 29105 Monetta (10.9 mi) 29847 Trenton (12.6 mi) 29164 Wagener (12.8 mi) 29129 Ridge Spring (13.1 mi) 29829 Graniteville (13.2 mi) 29832 Johnston (13.7 mi) 29828 Gloverville (14 mi) 29856 Windsor (14.2 mi) 29851 Warrenville (14.2 mi) 29803 Aiken (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,113
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	97.49 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	33.6503
Longitude	-81.6389
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	40.3%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,113

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$76,064

Median household income

$35,438

Per capita income

$193,700

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

2,014

Housing units

23.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

127

5–9

122

184

10–14

178

139

15–19

134

116

20–24

111

233

25–34

225

307

35–44

296

504

45–54

485

308

55–59

297

199

60–64

191

224

65–74

216

124

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	960	18.8%
18 and over	4,153	81.2%
65 and over	758	14.8%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%

Black or African American 14.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,145	80.6%
Black or African American	748	14.5%
Two or more races	202	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	31	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.2%
Other race	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 8.6%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	8.6%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$76,064

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,700
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	64.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	16.0%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	28.4%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	64.9%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	82.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,238	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	184	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	291	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	366	17.6%
Households with children under 18	661	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	596	28.7%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	18.2%
Married	58.9%	61.6%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	12.0%
Divorced	8.7%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	91	10.4%
Elementary school	477	54.3%
High school	248	28.2%
College / grad school	63	7.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.7%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Professional & management 10.4%

Retail trade 10.3%

Other services 7.4%

Public administration 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 10.1%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 51.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	348	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,914	96.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,086	99.5%
Born in same state	5,076	99.3%
Born in different state	2,498	48.9%
Foreign born	10	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.5%
Not a US citizen	18	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	542	10.6%
Italian	498	9.7%
French	324	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	146	2.9%
Polish	45	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29805

What city is ZIP code 29805 in?

ZIP code 29805 is primarily assigned to Aiken, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29805 in?

ZIP code 29805 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29805 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 29805 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29805?

The median home value in ZIP code 29805 is $193,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 29805?

ZIP code 29805 has an estimated population of 5,113 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29805?

The median household income in ZIP code 29805 is $76,064, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29805 in?

ZIP code 29805 observes the EST timezone.