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Graniteville, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29829

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

8,651
102/sq mi
$84,228
Median income
$246,900
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
102
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29829 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29829 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Graniteville, Aiken County, South Carolina, home to 8,651 residents across 85.0 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29829 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,228 (32% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,276. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $246,900 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $977 monthly, and 81.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aiken County, so you can benchmark 29829 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 29829

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Graniteville, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29829.

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 29829, Graniteville, 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

8,651

Population

85.0

Area (sq mi)

102

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29829?

31.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 61.1%
African American 23.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$84,228

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$32,276

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29829 ranks nationally

Graniteville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,228 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,901

Total Housing Units

4,275

Occupied Units

626

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$246,900

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$977

Median Rent

2003

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

-20.8%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29829 have decreased 20.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.2% 148
2021 +4.6% 154
2022 +24.1% 192
2023 +61.2% 309
2024 -20.8% 245

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 137 business establishments in ZIP 29829, employing approximately 3,596 people with a combined annual payroll of $212,867,000.

137

Businesses

3,596

Employees

$212.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 24 17.5%
Construction 20 14.6%
Retail trade 19 13.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.0%
Manufacturing 8 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.4%
Wholesale trade 5 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.2%

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 29829 vs 29834 →

ZIP 29829 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 29829 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 29829 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 29829 ranks #2 of 8 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
29834 Langley, SC 1,687 4.3 mi
29828 Gloverville, SC 1,003 3.8 mi
29850 Vaucluse, SC 111 3.6 mi
29816 Bath, SC 1,033 5.2 mi
29851 Warrenville, SC 7,524 4.9 mi
29847 Trenton, SC 5,480 8.7 mi
29841 North Augusta, SC 32,494 6.0 mi
29842 Beech Island, SC 7,675 8.8 mi
29860 North Augusta, SC 14,450 7.3 mi
30912 Augusta, GA 296 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Aiken County

29803 standard
Aiken, SC
Pop: 36,843
29841 standard
North Augusta, SC
Pop: 32,494
29801 standard
Aiken, SC
Pop: 26,778
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 Graniteville, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29829 in? ▼
ZIP code 29829 (Graniteville) 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 29829? ▼
ZIP code 29829 in Graniteville, SC has a population of 8,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29829? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29829 is $84,228, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29829? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29829 is $246,900, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29829? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29829 is White at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29829? ▼
ZIP code 29829 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 3,596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29829? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29829 are: Other services (except public administration) (24), Construction (20), Retail trade (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29829? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29829 decreased by 20.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 29829? ▼
In ZIP code 29829, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 29829? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29829 is 24.1 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 29829? ▼
In ZIP code 29829, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29829? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29829 is 15.6% 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.