Salley, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29137
Aiken County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,539
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,116
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29137 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29137 covers 220.8 square miles in Salley, Aiken County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,539 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29137 reports a modest median household income of $41,116 (36% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,215. The poverty rate is 23.9%, 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 $107,200 (53% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 74.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aiken County, so 29137 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 29137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salley, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29137.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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 29137, Salley, 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
2,539
Population
220.8
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29137?
46.4
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
0.3%
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?
$41,116
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$28,215
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29137 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Salley, 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)
$41,116 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
1,374housing units
1,374
Total Housing Units
1,103
Occupied Units
271
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,200
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 29137, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,909,000.
22
Businesses
60
Employees
$1.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 27.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 22.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 18.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 13.6% |
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 29137 vs 29146 →
ZIP 29137 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29164
Wagener (29164)
4,690 residents
- 29137
Salley (29137)
2,539 residents
- 29146 1,767
Springfield (29146)
1,767 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29137 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29164
Wagener (29164)
$49,440 median income
- 29137
Salley (29137)
$41,116 median income
- 29146
Springfield (29146)
$34,318 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29137 ranks #2 of 3 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 29137, 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 (2,539 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 29137 in?
ZIP code 29137 (Salley) 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 29137?
ZIP code 29137 in Salley, SC has a population of 2,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29137?
The median household income in ZIP 29137 is $41,116, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29137?
The median home value in ZIP 29137 is $107,200, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29137 is African American at 49.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29137?
ZIP code 29137 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29137 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29137?
In ZIP code 29137, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 29137?
In ZIP code 29137, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29137 is 23.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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