New Ellenton, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29809

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

2,206
137/sq mi: $55,234
Median income: $154,800
Median home value: 16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Ellenton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 27th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 137
people per sq mi: 71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29809 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29809 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.1 square miles in New Ellenton, Aiken County, South Carolina. The area is home to 2,206 residents, producing a population density of 137 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 29809 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29809 sits at $55,234 (13% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,203. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $154,800 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $712 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29809 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aiken County, so you can benchmark 29809 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 29809

Retail trade

10
Other services (except public administration)

8
Health care and social assistance

7
Accommodation and food services

3

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29809, New Ellenton, SC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

2,206

Population

16.1

Area (sq mi)

137

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29809?

38.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 52.2%

African American 45.8%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$55,234

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$29,203

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29809 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,234 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,024

Total Housing Units

856

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%

Renter 29.1%

$154,800

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$712

Median Rent

1969

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

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29809 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2019	—	182
2020	-8.3%	167
2021	+24.5%	208
2022	+10.6%	230
2024	—	213

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 37 business establishments in ZIP 29809, employing approximately 446 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,197,000.

Businesses

446

Employees

$21.2M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	10	27.0%
Other services (except public administration)	8	21.6%
Health care and social assistance	7	18.9%
Accommodation and food services	3	8.1%

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 29809 vs 29803 →

29803

36,843
29851

7,524
29831

4,146
29809

2,206
29828

1,003

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29809 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

29803

$86,023
29851

$70,953
29809

$55,234
29831

$53,790

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29809 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
29803	Aiken, SC	36,843	0.7 mi
29851	Warrenville, SC	7,524	9.5 mi
29831	Jackson, SC	4,146	9.8 mi
29828	Gloverville, SC	1,003	10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Aiken County

Aiken County New Ellenton, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29809 in? ▼

ZIP code 29809 (New Ellenton) 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 29809? ▼

ZIP code 29809 in New Ellenton, SC has a population of 2,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 29809? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 29809 is $55,234, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 29809? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 29809 is $154,800, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29809? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 29809 is White at 52.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 29809? ▼

ZIP code 29809 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 446 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 29809? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29809 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 29809? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29809 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 29809? ▼

In ZIP code 29809, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 29809? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29809 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29809? ▼

In ZIP code 29809, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29809? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 29809 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.