Ridge Spring, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29129

Aiken County, South Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,164
15/sq mi
$61,103
Median income
$147,700
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ridge Spring pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29129 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 213.8 square miles in Ridge Spring, Aiken County, South Carolina. The area is home to 3,164 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29129 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29129 sits at $61,103 (4% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,483. The poverty rate stands at 27.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $147,700 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29129 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aiken County, so you can benchmark 29129 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29129.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29129, Ridge Spring, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,164

Population

213.8

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29129?

43.9

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.1%
African American 30.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,103

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$32,483

Per Capita Income

27.6%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29129 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,103 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,038

Total Housing Units

1,663

Occupied Units

375

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$147,700

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 29129, employing approximately 195 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,750,000.

30

Businesses

195

Employees

$7.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 23.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 20.0%
Construction 4 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29129 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29129 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29129 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29105 Monetta, SC 1,514 4.7 mi
29166 Ward, SC 904 8.3 mi
29832 Johnston, SC 5,335 8.7 mi
29805 Aiken, SC 5,864 10.3 mi
29006 Batesburg, SC 9,565 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29129 in?
ZIP code 29129 (Ridge Spring) is located in Aiken County, South Carolina. Aiken County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/aiken-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29129?
ZIP code 29129 in Ridge Spring, SC has a population of 3,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29129?
The median household income in ZIP 29129 is $61,103, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29129?
The median home value in ZIP 29129 is $147,700, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29129?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29129 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29129?
ZIP code 29129 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29129?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29129 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29129?
In ZIP code 29129, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29129?
In ZIP code 29129, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29129?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29129 is 27.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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