Wagener, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29164
Aiken County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,690
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,440
- Median income Below-median income area
- $177,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wagener pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29164 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29164 covers 262.0 square miles in Wagener, Aiken County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,690 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29164 reports a modest median household income of $49,440 (22% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,119. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,400 (22% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $905; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aiken County, so 29164 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 29164
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wagener, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29164.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 29164, Wagener, 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
4,690
Population
262.0
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29164?
34.5
Median Age
38.4%
Male
61.6%
Female
1.6%
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?
$49,440
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$27,119
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29164 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Wagener, 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)
$49,440 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
2,109housing units
2,109
Total Housing Units
1,808
Occupied Units
301
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,400
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$905
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29164 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +12.1% | 160 |
| 2020 | +8.9% | 174 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 186 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 210 |
| 2024 | – | 304 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 29164, employing approximately 399 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,392,000.
66
Businesses
399
Employees
$12.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.5% |
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 29164 vs 29137 →
ZIP 29164 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 29164 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29164 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 29164 ranks the highest 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 29164, 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 (4,690 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 29164 in?
ZIP code 29164 (Wagener) 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 29164?
ZIP code 29164 in Wagener, SC has a population of 4,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29164?
The median household income in ZIP 29164 is $49,440, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29164?
The median home value in ZIP 29164 is $177,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29164?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29164 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29164?
ZIP code 29164 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 399 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29164?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29164 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29164?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29164 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29164?
In ZIP code 29164, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29164?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29164 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29164?
In ZIP code 29164, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29164?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29164 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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