29809 ZIP Code — New Ellenton, SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29809 is located in New Ellenton, South Carolina, within Aiken County. It covers approximately 5.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,326 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29809

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $55,667. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 29809 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,326

population

5.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29809 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29809

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Ellenton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29803 Aiken (2.5 mi) 29851 Warrenville (10.3 mi) 29842 Beech Island (10.4 mi) 29828 Gloverville (11 mi) 29856 Windsor (11 mi) 29831 Jackson (11.3 mi) 29808 Aiken (12.3 mi) 29801 Aiken (13.1 mi) 29801 Aiken (13.1 mi) 29829 Graniteville (14.4 mi) 30901 Augusta (15.5 mi) 29841 North Augusta (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,326
Population density	431 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	5.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.4145
Longitude	-81.6905
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	55.1%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,326

Population

431

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$55,667

Median household income

$30,757

Per capita income

$115,300

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

69.2%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

790

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

171

25–34

171

217

35–44

217

45–54

112

55–59

112

60–64

143

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	16.8%
18 and over	1,936	83.2%
65 and over	444	19.1%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.1%

Black or African American 41.3%

Two or more races 5.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,236	53.1%
Black or African American	961	41.3%
Two or more races	125	5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	24.1%
$100k–$150k	3.2%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$55,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 33.0%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,300
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	69.2%
Renter occupied	30.8%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	23.4%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.9%
Electricity	49.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	355	40.5%
Cohabiting couple	45	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	195	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	281	32.1%
Households with children under 18	267	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	337	38.5%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.2%	32.4%
Married	45.3%	43.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	2.3%	10.0%
Divorced	11.2%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	7.0%
Kindergarten	32	8.3%
Elementary school	171	44.2%
High school	56	14.5%
College / grad school	101	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Other services 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 6.1%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	26.9%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,229	95.8%
Spanish	16	0.7%
Other Indo-European	16	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,301	98.9%
Born in same state	2,301	98.9%
Born in different state	1,360	58.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.1%
Not a US citizen	22	88.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	542	23.3%
French	220	9.5%
Italian	181	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.1%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29809

What city is ZIP code 29809 in?

ZIP code 29809 is primarily assigned to New Ellenton, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29809 in?

ZIP code 29809 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29809 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29809 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29809?

The median home value in ZIP code 29809 is $115,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 29809?

ZIP code 29809 has an estimated population of 2,326 residents, with a density of 431 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29809?

The median household income in ZIP code 29809 is $55,667, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29809 in?

ZIP code 29809 observes the EST timezone.