29105 ZIP Code — Monetta, SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29105 is located in Monetta, South Carolina, within Aiken County. It covers approximately 30.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,198 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29105

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 $75,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 53%.

Overall, ZIP code 29105 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,198

population

30.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29105 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29105

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29105. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monetta	Acceptable
Monetta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29129 Ridge Spring (5.9 mi) 29006 Batesburg (6.3 mi) 29070 Leesville (10.5 mi) 29805 Aiken (10.9 mi) 29166 Ward (11.6 mi) 29832 Johnston (13.2 mi) 29164 Wagener (13.9 mi) 29801 Aiken (14.4 mi) 29801 Aiken (14.4 mi) 29054 Gilbert (14.7 mi) 29847 Trenton (17.1 mi) 29123 Pelion (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,198
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	30.64 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	33.7986
Longitude	-81.5764
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	52.9%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,198

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

Median household income

$16,513

Per capita income

$75,000

Median home value

$889

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

45.7%

Poverty rate

33.4%

Unemployment

375

Housing units

5.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

252

45–54

301

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	82	6.8%
18 and over	1,116	93.2%
65 and over	282	23.5%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.7%

Black or African American 10.9%

Two or more races 6.3%

Group	Count	%
White	991	82.7%
Black or African American	131	10.9%
Two or more races	76	6.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 28.2%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	28.2%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 54.8%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,000
Median rent / month	$889
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	31.5%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	15.7%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	47.3%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.3%
Electricity	81.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	2.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	47	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	163	43.8%
Households with children under 18	51	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	252	67.7%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	31.3%
Married	29.6%	25.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	0.4%	18.7%
Divorced	51.1%	24.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 19.0%

Some college, no degree 51.8%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	9.9%
Elementary school	3	3.3%
High school	65	71.4%
College / grad school	14	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.0%

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.2%

Information 10.3%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Professional & management 6.4%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.4%

Construction 0.9%

Retail trade 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.4%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.4%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 45.7%

Under 18 years 20.7%

18 and over 47.5%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 55.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.0%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	52.8%
Under 18	12.2%
18–64 years	65.9%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	23.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,162	97.0%
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)	1,184	98.8%
Born in same state	1,184	98.8%
Born in different state	610	50.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.2%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	107	8.9%
Italian	77	6.4%
French	39	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	1	0.1%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29105

What city is ZIP code 29105 in?

ZIP code 29105 is primarily assigned to Monetta, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29105 in?

ZIP code 29105 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29105?

46% of residents in ZIP code 29105 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29105 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 29105 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29105?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 29105 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 29105 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 29105 in?

ZIP code 29105 observes the EST timezone.