29166 ZIP Code — Ward, SC

Saluda County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29166 is located in Ward, South Carolina, within Saluda County. It covers approximately 30.84 square miles and serves a population of 743 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29166

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,333. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29166 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

743

population

30.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29166 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29166

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29166. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ward	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29129 Ridge Spring (5.8 mi) 29832 Johnston (7.7 mi) 29138 Saluda (9.2 mi) 29006 Batesburg (10.4 mi) 29105 Monetta (11.6 mi) 29847 Trenton (14.6 mi) 29824 Edgefield (17.5 mi) 29805 Aiken (17.7 mi) 29070 Leesville (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	743
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	30.84 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	33.8918
Longitude	-81.7442
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	42.9%	58.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	46.3%	31.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	8.5%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

743

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$63,333

Median household income

$27,172

Per capita income

$131,400

Median home value

$654

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

23.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

325

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	99	13.3%
18 and over	644	86.7%
65 and over	121	16.3%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.3%

Black or African American 32.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 6.2%

Group	Count	%
White	438	55.3%
Black or African American	256	32.3%
Hispanic or Latino	49	6.2%
Other race	49	6.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	58.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	46.3%	31.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	8.5%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 19.8%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.8%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$63,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,400
Median rent / month	$654
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	31.1%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	36.3%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	71.6%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	49.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	58.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	6.5%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	69.8%
Cohabiting couple	22	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	43	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	14	5.3%
Households with children under 18	46	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	31.7%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	33.2%
Married	51.4%	59.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	7.9%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 21.2%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 6.1%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.8%
Kindergarten	7	4.2%
Elementary school	31	18.5%
High school	49	29.2%
College / grad school	73	43.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.6%

Retail trade 17.4%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Professional & management 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.4%
Carpool	19.3%
Public transit	3.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	17.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 23.4%

Under 18 years 43.4%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	21.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	720	96.9%
Spanish	14	1.9%
Other Indo-European	14	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	722	97.2%
Born in same state	722	97.2%
Born in different state	562	75.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	2.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	143	19.2%
Italian	84	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	3.4%
Irish	9	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	80.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29166

What city is ZIP code 29166 in?

ZIP code 29166 is primarily assigned to Ward, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29166 in?

ZIP code 29166 falls within Saluda County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29166?

23% of residents in ZIP code 29166 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29166?

The median home value in ZIP code 29166 is $131,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 29166?

ZIP code 29166 has an estimated population of 743 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29166?

The median household income in ZIP code 29166 is $63,333, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29166 in?

ZIP code 29166 observes the EST timezone.