29816 ZIP Code — Bath, SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29816 is located in Bath, South Carolina, within Aiken County. It covers approximately 0.60 square miles and serves a population of 973 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29816

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $73,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $43,771. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29816 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

973

population

0.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29816 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29816

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City	Status
Bath	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	973
Population density	1,622 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.60 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.5013
Longitude	-81.8715
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	81.7%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

973

Population

1,622

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$43,771

Median household income

$15,532

Per capita income

$73,900

Median home value

$755

Median monthly rent

54.1%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

313

Housing units

3.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

128

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	288	29.6%
18 and over	685	70.4%
65 and over	63	6.5%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.6%

Black or African American 21.7%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Two or more races 9.7%

Other race 5.2%

Group	Count	%
White	555	48.6%
Black or African American	248	21.7%
Hispanic or Latino	170	14.9%
Two or more races	111	9.7%
Other race	59	5.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.7%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 19.9%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 38.1%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.9%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	38.1%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
Median income	$43,771

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.4%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$73,900
Median rent / month	$755
Owner occupied	54.1%
Renter occupied	45.9%
Vacant	32.4%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	13.9%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	46.0%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	3.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	21.2%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.5%
Electricity	61.2%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	81	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	77	25.1%
Households with children under 18	82	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	16.6%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	5.9%
Married	33.1%	54.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.6%	16.6%
Divorced	27.3%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 25.7%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.3%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.6%
Bachelor's or higher	3.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	74	55.6%
Elementary school	59	44.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.3%

Public administration 20.9%

Retail trade 15.8%

Other services 9.0%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Professional & management 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Education & healthcare 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.1%
Service	33.1%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	28.3%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	25.1%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 47.2%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 22.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.3%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.0%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.6%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	21.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	757	77.8%
Spanish	59	7.8%
Other Indo-European	59	7.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	937	96.3%
Born in same state	801	82.3%
Born in different state	258	26.5%
Foreign born	136	14.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	3.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	185	19%
Arab	153	15.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	80.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29816

What city is ZIP code 29816 in?

ZIP code 29816 is primarily assigned to Bath, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29816 in?

ZIP code 29816 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29816?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29816?

24% of residents in ZIP code 29816 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29816?

The median home value in ZIP code 29816 is $73,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29816?

Health data for ZIP code 29816 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29816 in?

ZIP code 29816 observes the EST timezone.