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 Moderate-density area
- $61,103
- Median income Below-median income area
- $147,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ridge Spring pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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 covers 213.8 square miles in Ridge Spring, Aiken County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,164 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29129 reports a modest median household income of $61,103 (4% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,483. The poverty rate is 27.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,700 (35% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $775; owner occupancy is 85.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aiken County, so 29129 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 29129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridge Spring, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29129.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 29129?
43.9
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
7.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,483
Per Capita Income
27.6%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29129 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Ridge Spring, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,103 Top 47% higher than 53% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,038housing units
2,038
Total Housing Units
1,663
Occupied Units
375
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,700
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29129 vs 29105 →
ZIP 29129 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29006
Batesburg (29006)
9,565 residents
- 29805
Aiken (29805)
5,864 residents
- 29832
Johnston (29832)
5,335 residents
- 29129 3,164
Ridge Spring (29129)
3,164 residents
- 29105 1,514
Monetta (29105)
1,514 residents
- 29166 904
Ward (29166)
904 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29129 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29105
Monetta (29105)
$94,444 median income
- 29129
Ridge Spring (29129)
$61,103 median income
- 29805
Aiken (29805)
$56,185 median income
- 29006
Batesburg (29006)
$50,379 median income
- 29166
Ward (29166)
$45,652 median income
- 29832
Johnston (29832)
$42,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29129, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,164 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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