29842 ZIP Code — Beech Island, SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29842 is located in Beech Island, South Carolina, within Aiken County. It covers approximately 41.36 square miles and serves a population of 7,896 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29842

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,816. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29842 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,896

population

41.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beech Island	Acceptable
Beech Island	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30901 Augusta (5.4 mi) 29851 Warrenville (5.4 mi) 29828 Gloverville (5.9 mi) 29841 North Augusta (6.9 mi) 29841 North Augusta (6.9 mi) 30912 Augusta (7.1 mi) 30999 Augusta (8.7 mi) 30904 Augusta (8.8 mi) 30906 Augusta (9.1 mi) 29829 Graniteville (9.1 mi) 29831 Jackson (9.8 mi) 29803 Aiken (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,896
Population density	191 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	41.36 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	33.4446
Longitude	-81.8681
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	63.1%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,896

Population

191

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$56,816

Median household income

$26,604

Per capita income

$108,400

Median home value

$851

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

2,846

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

213

Under 5

211

146

5–9

145

290

10–14

288

352

15–19

348

355

20–24

351

575

25–34

570

469

35–44

465

457

45–54

452

218

55–59

215

196

60–64

195

426

65–74

422

185

75–84

183

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,611	20.4%
18 and over	6,285	79.6%
65 and over	1,385	17.5%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.9%

Black or African American 32.9%

Two or more races 8.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Asian 2%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,227	50.9%
Black or African American	2,732	32.9%
Two or more races	726	8.7%
Hispanic or Latino	408	4.9%
Asian	163	2%
Other race	38	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$56,816

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.4%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,400
Median rent / month	$851
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	60.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	65.1%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.4%
Electricity	79.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Wood	1.9%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,274	41.1%
Cohabiting couple	81	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	570	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,178	38.0%
Households with children under 18	1,121	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,112	35.8%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.4%	31.4%
Married	41.2%	34.7%
Separated	2.4%	4.6%
Widowed	4.5%	15.4%
Divorced	13.4%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	0.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	763	42.2%
High school	453	25.0%
College / grad school	577	31.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.6%

Retail trade 18.9%

Professional & management 16.2%

Education & healthcare 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 4.7%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	27.1%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.4%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	414	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,472	94.6%
Spanish	146	2.0%
Other Indo-European	146	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,568	95.8%
Born in same state	7,485	94.8%
Born in different state	2,687	34.0%
Foreign born	83	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	328	4.2%
Not a US citizen	116	35.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,204	27.9%
French	546	6.9%
Italian	476	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	28	0.4%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29842

What city is ZIP code 29842 in?

ZIP code 29842 is primarily assigned to Beech Island, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29842 in?

ZIP code 29842 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29842?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29842 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 29842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29842?

The median home value in ZIP code 29842 is $108,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 29842?

ZIP code 29842 has an estimated population of 7,896 residents, with a density of 191 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29842 in?

ZIP code 29842 observes the EST timezone.