29129 ZIP Code — Ridge Spring, SC

Saluda County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29129 is located in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, within Saluda County. It covers approximately 83.48 square miles and serves a population of 4,311 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29129

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,875. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29129 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,311

population

83.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29129 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29129

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29129. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ridge Spring	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29166 Ward (5.8 mi) 29105 Monetta (5.9 mi) 29006 Batesburg (6.9 mi) 29832 Johnston (8.6 mi) 29805 Aiken (13.1 mi) 29070 Leesville (14 mi) 29138 Saluda (14.2 mi) 29847 Trenton (14.2 mi) 29801 Aiken (16.3 mi) 29801 Aiken (16.3 mi) 29054 Gilbert (17.9 mi) 29164 Wagener (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,311
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	83.48 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	33.8381
Longitude	-81.6668
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	49.7%	58.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	31.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	8.5%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,311

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$56,875

Median household income

$25,622

Per capita income

$109,500

Median home value

$890

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

27.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,662

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

142

5–9

163

10–14

174

233

15–19

248

137

20–24

146

196

25–34

209

281

35–44

299

238

45–54

253

127

55–59

134

103

60–64

110

311

65–74

330

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,120	26.0%
18 and over	3,191	74.0%
65 and over	925	21.5%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.2%

Black or African American 37.1%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,276	50.2%
Black or African American	1,680	37.1%
Two or more races	270	6%
Hispanic or Latino	222	4.9%
Other race	85	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	58.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	31.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	8.5%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 11.9%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	11.9%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$56,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.8%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 17.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,500
Median rent / month	$890
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	56.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	26.4%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	10.9%
2 vehicles	52.9%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.1%
Electricity	63.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	14.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	721	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	92	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	377	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	431	26.6%
Households with children under 18	484	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	736	45.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	26.7%
Married	41.5%	50.3%
Separated	0.2%	5.4%
Widowed	2.5%	12.9%
Divorced	19.7%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 17.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	0.8%
Kindergarten	2	0.2%
Elementary school	315	36.5%
High school	479	55.6%
College / grad school	59	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.1%

Manufacturing 18.6%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Retail trade 9.8%

Other services 7.5%

Professional & management 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Construction 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Public administration 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	4.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 27.4%

Under 18 years 30.0%

18 and over 26.5%

Married-couple families 18.9%

Female-led households 59.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	13.9%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	357	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,035	93.6%
Spanish	81	2.0%
Other Indo-European	81	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,136	95.9%
Born in same state	4,127	95.7%
Born in different state	2,751	63.8%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	175	4.1%
Not a US citizen	82	46.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	641	14.9%
French	249	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	146	3.4%
Polish	12	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29129

What city is ZIP code 29129 in?

ZIP code 29129 is primarily assigned to Ridge Spring, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29129 in?

ZIP code 29129 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29129?

27% of residents in ZIP code 29129 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 29129 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 29129 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29129 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 29129 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29129 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 29129 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29129 in?

ZIP code 29129 observes the EST timezone.