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Aiken, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29803

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

36,843
75/sq mi
$86,023
Median income
$298,800
Median home value
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aiken pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
75
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29803 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina, with 36,843 residents across 493.2 square miles, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29803 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,023 (35% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $50,681. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $298,800 (32% above the state average), median rent at $1,150 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Aiken County, letting you compare 29803 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 29803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aiken, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29803.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29803, Aiken, 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

36,843

Population

493.2

Area (sq mi)

75

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29803?

48.4

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 75.7%
African American 13.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$86,023

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$50,681

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29803 ranks nationally

Aiken, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,023 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.1%

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

What does housing look like?

18,556

Total Housing Units

17,062

Occupied Units

1,494

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$298,800

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,150

Median Rent

1995

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29803 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 150
2021 +12.5% 169
2022 +21.3% 205
2023 +7.7% 221
2024 +1.8% 225

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 805 business establishments in ZIP 29803, employing approximately 13,891 people with a combined annual payroll of $813,278,000.

805

Businesses

13,891

Employees

$813.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 128 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 117 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 88 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 85 10.6%
Construction 63 7.8%
Finance and insurance 59 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.1%
Wholesale trade 13 1.6%
Educational services 10 1.2%
Manufacturing 8 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.9%
Information 7 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 29803 vs 29809 →

ZIP 29803 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 29803 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 29803 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 29803 ranks the highest of 4 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
29809 New Ellenton, SC 2,206 0.7 mi
29851 Warrenville, SC 7,524 9.8 mi
29831 Jackson, SC 4,146 10.4 mi
29828 Gloverville, SC 1,003 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Aiken County

29841 standard
North Augusta, SC
Pop: 32,494
29801 standard
Aiken, SC
Pop: 26,778
29829 standard
Graniteville, SC
Pop: 8,651
29842 standard
Beech Island, SC
Pop: 7,675
29851 standard
Warrenville, SC
Pop: 7,524
29805 standard
Aiken, SC
Pop: 5,864

Related Areas

Aiken County Aiken, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29803 in? ▼
ZIP code 29803 (Aiken) 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 29803? ▼
ZIP code 29803 in Aiken, SC has a population of 36,843 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29803? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29803 is $86,023, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29803? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29803 is $298,800, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29803? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29803 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29803? ▼
ZIP code 29803 has 805 business establishments employing approximately 13,891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29803? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29803 are: Retail trade (128), Health care and social assistance (117), Professional, scientific, and technical services (101). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29803? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29803 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 29803? ▼
In ZIP code 29803, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.1% 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 29803? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29803 is 26.7 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 29803? ▼
In ZIP code 29803, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29803? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29803 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.