29801 ZIP Code
Aiken, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29801 |
| City/Town: | Aiken |
| County: | Aiken |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,148 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,973 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,373 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,613 |
| Median Home Value: | $145,900 |
| Land Area: | 88.9 sq miles
230.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.5859, -81.6917 |
Population Information (29801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,148 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,489 | 44.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,659 | 55.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,259 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,664 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,882 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,616 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,753 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,687 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,575 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,595 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,801 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,218 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,368 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,726 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,004 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $145,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,060 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,613 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,530 | 84.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,083 | 15.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,295 | 63.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,235 | 36.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,974 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,103 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,349 | 11.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,919 | 28.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,962 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,201 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,554 | 16.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,886 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,973 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,697 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,100 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,373 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,996 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,245 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 751 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,747 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,680 | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,916 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 614 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,202 | 50.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,242 | 43.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 299 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 174 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,158 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 996 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,733 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 307 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 661 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 153 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 612 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,299 | 11.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 962 | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,146 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 928 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,225 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,910 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,119 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,709 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 466 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 766 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,532 | 77.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,505 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 23 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 226 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 87 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 813 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 178 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 533 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,885 | 15.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 160 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,376 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 653 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 217 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 389 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,462 | 11.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,949 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,318 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 634 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 491 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,822 | 85.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,134 | 56.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,735 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,353 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,797 | 67.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,644 | 40.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,899 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 757 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 198 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,969 | 17.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,807 | 64.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 486 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 821 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 206 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 195 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 330 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 471 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,297 | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 205 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,531 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,020 | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,834 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,744 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,554 | 11.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,020 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,079 | 15.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 320 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,306 | 9.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 257 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,196 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,411 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,263 | 46.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,148 | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 338 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,236 | 28.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 432 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,702 | 66.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 27 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 102 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,292 | 11.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,532 | 39.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,548 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,158 | 18.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,119 | 15.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,579 | 21.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,033 | 14.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,188 | 16.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 980 | 13.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 845 | 11.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 462 | 6.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 89 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,165 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $362 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,060 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (29801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,530 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,316 | 37.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,182 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,256 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,380 | 38.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,964 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,100 | 35.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,214 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,986 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,499 | 40.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 623 | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,579 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,714 | 42.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,944 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 318 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 371 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,941 | 37.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,825 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,489 | 31.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,896 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,048 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,175 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,880 | 20.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 623 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,502 | 42.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,755 | 46.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,994 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,892 | 16.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,714 | 55.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,099 | 42.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,234 | 25.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 79 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,958 | 96.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 387 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,190 | 307.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,190 | 307.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,190 | 307.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 305 | 78.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 655 | 169.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 9.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,889 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,927 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,962 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,308 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 352 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 155 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 147 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,530 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,244 | 88.8% | 89.4% |
Aiken, SC29801