29856 ZIP Code — Windsor, SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29856 is located in Windsor, South Carolina, within Aiken County. It covers approximately 54.37 square miles and serves a population of 3,064 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29856

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 $122,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,036. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 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 service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29856 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.

3,064

population

54.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Windsor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29853 Williston (7.7 mi) 29803 Aiken (10.7 mi) 29809 New Ellenton (11 mi) 29801 Aiken (12.3 mi) 29801 Aiken (12.3 mi) 29146 Springfield (13.1 mi) 29137 Salley (13.1 mi) 29164 Wagener (13.4 mi) 29805 Aiken (14.2 mi) 29817 Blackville (15 mi) 29808 Aiken (16.6 mi) 29851 Warrenville (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,064
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	54.37 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	33.4730
Longitude	-81.5132
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	56.6%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,064

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$47,036

Median household income

$20,909

Per capita income

$122,000

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

1,087

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

169

10–14

164

15–19

213

20–24

207

103

25–34

101

152

35–44

149

265

45–54

258

104

55–59

101

114

60–64

111

122

65–74

118

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	634	20.7%
18 and over	2,430	79.3%
65 and over	424	13.8%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.3%

Two or more races 16.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Black or African American 7.8%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,116	63.3%
Two or more races	554	16.6%
Hispanic or Latino	277	8.3%
Black or African American	262	7.8%
Other race	78	2.3%
Asian	54	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$47,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,000
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	44.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	14.8%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	42.5%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.1%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	89.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	722	69.9%
Cohabiting couple	23	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	75	7.3%
Female householder, no spouse	213	20.6%
Households with children under 18	417	40.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	325	31.5%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	31.1%
Married	63.4%	51.8%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	6.4%
Divorced	4.2%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	1.7%
Kindergarten	11	1.7%
Elementary school	396	62.5%
High school	109	17.2%
College / grad school	107	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.7%

Construction 14.2%

Retail trade 14.2%

Education & healthcare 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Other services 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.2%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,943	96.1%
Spanish	254	8.6%
Other Indo-European	254	8.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,645	86.3%
Born in same state	2,645	86.3%
Born in different state	1,327	43.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	419	13.7%
Not a US citizen	152	36.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	492	16.1%
French	238	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	136	4.4%
English	22	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29856

What city is ZIP code 29856 in?

ZIP code 29856 is primarily assigned to Windsor, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29856 in?

ZIP code 29856 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29856 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 29856 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29856?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29856?

18% of residents in ZIP code 29856 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29856 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29856 in?

ZIP code 29856 observes the EST timezone.