29164 ZIP Code — Wagener, SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29164 is located in Wagener, South Carolina, within Aiken County. It covers approximately 107.25 square miles and serves a population of 4,833 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29164

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,442. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29164 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,833

population

107.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29164 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29164

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29164. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wagener	Acceptable
Wagener	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29137 Salley (5.5 mi) 29123 Pelion (11.9 mi) 29146 Springfield (12.7 mi) 29805 Aiken (12.8 mi) 29856 Windsor (13.4 mi) 29105 Monetta (13.9 mi) 29801 Aiken (14.5 mi) 29801 Aiken (14.5 mi) 29070 Leesville (16.7 mi) 29853 Williston (16.8 mi) 29112 North (18.1 mi) 29006 Batesburg (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,833
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	107.25 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	33.6490
Longitude	-81.4158
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	57.7%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,833

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$46,442

Median household income

$28,690

Per capita income

$152,700

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,740

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

149

Under 5

206

243

5–9

334

106

10–14

147

15–19

20–24

284

25–34

392

166

35–44

228

154

45–54

213

150

55–59

207

166

60–64

228

300

65–74

414

160

75–84

221

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,272	26.3%
18 and over	3,561	73.7%
65 and over	1,173	24.3%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.6%

Black or African American 16.8%

Two or more races 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,163	58.6%
Black or African American	909	16.8%
Two or more races	670	12.4%
Hispanic or Latino	562	10.4%
Asian	54	1%
Other race	29	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$46,442

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,700
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	57.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.7%
Electricity	63.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.9%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,045	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	16	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	329	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	522	27.3%
Households with children under 18	429	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	865	45.2%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	23.4%
Married	61.1%	55.2%
Separated	3.1%	1.2%
Widowed	6.9%	12.9%
Divorced	7.3%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	6.6%
Kindergarten	79	9.3%
Elementary school	559	65.7%
High school	89	10.5%
College / grad school	68	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.3%

Construction 13.1%

Education & healthcare 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Other services 9.4%

Public administration 8.8%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Professional & management 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.8%
Carpool	23.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 23.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.1%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	530	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	15.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,478	92.7%
Spanish	35	0.8%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	31	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,742	98.1%
Born in same state	4,712	97.5%
Born in different state	2,837	58.7%
Foreign born	30	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	91	1.9%
Not a US citizen	65	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	463	9.6%
Italian	356	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	311	6.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29164

What city is ZIP code 29164 in?

ZIP code 29164 is primarily assigned to Wagener, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29164 in?

ZIP code 29164 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29164 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 29164 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29164?

17% of residents in ZIP code 29164 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29164 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 29164 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29164?

The median home value in ZIP code 29164 is $152,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 29164 in?

ZIP code 29164 observes the EST timezone.