29842 ZIP Code
Beech Island, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29842 |
| City/Town: | Beech Island |
| County: | Aiken |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,896 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,816 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,582 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,543 |
| Median Home Value: | $108,400 |
| Land Area: | 41.4 sq miles
107.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4570, -81.8607 |
Population Information (29842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,896 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,968 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,928 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 424 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 291 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 578 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 700 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 706 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,145 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 934 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 909 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 433 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 391 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 848 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 368 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 169 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $108,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $851 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,543 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,103 | 87.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 440 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,406 | 77.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 697 | 22.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,197 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 352 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 472 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,896 | 36.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,493 | 28.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 353 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 453 | 8.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 178 | 3.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29842 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,816 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,307 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,815 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,582 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,200 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,787 | 90.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 413 | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,216 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,135 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 502 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 150 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,227 | 53.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,732 | 34.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 163 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 38 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 726 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 408 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 426 | 5.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 238 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 188 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29842 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 79 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 141 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 272 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 396 | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 480 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 806 | 26.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 334 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 386 | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 166 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 43 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29842 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,315 | 87.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 226 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 65 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 93 | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29842 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 179 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 855 | 22.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 36 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 717 | 18.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 268 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 42 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 26 | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 612 | 16.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 435 | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 326 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 106 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 134 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 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 (29842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,194 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,492 | 56.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,934 | 49.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 702 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29842 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,270 | 73.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,175 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 707 | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 121 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 49 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 364 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29842 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,146 | 60.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 61 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 166 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 18 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,074 | 30.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 78 | 2.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29842 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 285 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 294 | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 598 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 686 | 19.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 806 | 22.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 327 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 154 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 96 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 297 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29842 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 130 | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 677 | 19.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,308 | 65.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 397 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 31 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29842 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 446 | 14.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 103 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,464 | 79.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 60 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29842 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 91 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,006 | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,153 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 853 | 27.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29842 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 491 | 20.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 551 | 22.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 724 | 30.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 246 | 10.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 256 | 10.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 107 | 4.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 31 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29842 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,107 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $311 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $851 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.38 |
Households (29842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,103 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,274 | 41.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 510 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 570 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,178 | 38.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,121 | 36.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,112 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29842 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,254 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,250 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,342 | 41.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 148 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 436 | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,051 | 32.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29842 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,809 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 16 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 763 | 42.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 453 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 577 | 31.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,285 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 414 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,896 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,100 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 82 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 503 | 45.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 515 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29842 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,343 | 93.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 460 | 5.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 185 | 40.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 275 | 59.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 217 | 47.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,568 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 83 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 328 | 395.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 328 | 395.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 328 | 395.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 219 | 263.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29842 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,472 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,145 | 95.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 327 | 4.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 253 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 67 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 7 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29842 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,103 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,827 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
Beech Island, SC29842