Langley, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29834

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

1,687
346/sq mi
$26,339
Median income
$77,500
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Langley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
346
people per sq mi
26%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29834 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.9 square miles in Langley, Aiken County, South Carolina. The area is home to 1,687 residents, producing a population density of 346 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 29834 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29834 sits at $26,339 (59% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $17,541. The poverty rate stands at 37.8% and the unemployment rate at 20.9%. On housing, the median home value is $77,500 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $745 per month, and 25.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aiken County, so you can benchmark 29834 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 →

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 29834, Langley, SC · 2023 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

1,687

Population

4.9

Area (sq mi)

346

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29834?

55.1

Median Age

40.5%

Male

59.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$26,339

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$17,541

Per Capita Income

37.8%

Poverty Rate

20.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29834 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,339 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 96.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

248

Total Housing Units

135

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.9%
Renter 74.1%

$77,500

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$745

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 29834, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,714,000.

15

Businesses

130

Employees

$7.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 40.0%

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 29834 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 29834 ranks #7 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 29834 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 29834 ranks #7 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
29816 Bath, SC 1,033 1.2 mi
29828 Gloverville, SC 1,003 1.9 mi
29851 Warrenville, SC 7,524 2.7 mi
29829 Graniteville, SC 8,651 4.3 mi
29842 Beech Island, SC 7,675 4.6 mi
29841 North Augusta, SC 32,494 4.8 mi
29850 Vaucluse, SC 111 7.4 mi
30912 Augusta, GA 296 8.0 mi
30901 Augusta, GA 16,445 7.7 mi
29860 North Augusta, SC 14,450 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29834 in?
ZIP code 29834 (Langley) 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 29834?
ZIP code 29834 in Langley, SC has a population of 1,687 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29834?
The median household income in ZIP 29834 is $26,339, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29834?
The median home value in ZIP 29834 is $77,500, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29834 is White at 78.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29834?
ZIP code 29834 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29834?
In ZIP code 29834, approximately 25.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29834 is 37.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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