New Ellenton, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29809
Aiken County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,206
- 137/sq mi High-density area
- $55,234
- Median income Below-median income area
- $154,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Ellenton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st 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 covers 16.1 square miles in New Ellenton, Aiken County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,206 residents on file, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29809 reports a modest median household income of $55,234 (13% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,203. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,800 (32% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $712; owner occupancy is 70.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aiken County, so 29809 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 29809
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Ellenton, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29809.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
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 29809, New Ellenton, 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
2,206
Population
16.1
Area (sq mi)
137
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29809?
38.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$55,234
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$29,203
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29809 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
New Ellenton, 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)
$55,234 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
1,024housing units
1,024
Total Housing Units
856
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,800
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
37
Businesses
446
Employees
$21.2M
Annual Payroll
4
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
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ZIP 29809 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29803
Aiken (29803)
36,843 residents
- 29851 7,524
Warrenville (29851)
7,524 residents
- 29831 4,146
Jackson (29831)
4,146 residents
- 29809 2,206
New Ellenton (29809)
2,206 residents
- 29828 1,003
Gloverville (29828)
1,003 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29809 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29809 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29803
Aiken (29803)
$86,023 median income
- 29851
Warrenville (29851)
$70,953 median income
- 29809
New Ellenton (29809)
$55,234 median income
- 29831
Jackson (29831)
$53,790 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29809, 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 (2,206 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 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.
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