North Augusta, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29841

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

32,494
394/sq mi
$71,606
Median income
$199,400
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Augusta pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
394
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29841 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29841 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.4 square miles in North Augusta, Aiken County, South Carolina. The area is home to 32,494 residents, producing a population density of 394 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 29841 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29841 sits at $71,606 (12% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $41,465. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $199,400 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,127 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29841 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aiken County, so you can benchmark 29841 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 29841

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29841.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29841, North Augusta, 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

32,494

Population

82.4

Area (sq mi)

394

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29841?

41.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 69.3%
African American 18.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$71,606

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$41,465

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29841 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,606 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

16,457

Total Housing Units

14,072

Occupied Units

2,385

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$199,400

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,127

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29841 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 176
2021 +13.0% 199
2022 +16.4% 231
2023 +11.8% 259
2024 -2.6% 252

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 607 business establishments in ZIP 29841, employing approximately 7,420 people with a combined annual payroll of $287,970,000.

607

Businesses

7,420

Employees

$288.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 117 19.3%
Health care and social assistance 78 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 75 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 68 11.2%
Finance and insurance 49 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 7.6%
Construction 45 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.3%
Information 11 1.8%
Wholesale trade 10 1.6%
Manufacturing 8 1.3%
Educational services 8 1.3%

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 29841 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 29841 ranks #2 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 29841 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 29841 ranks #4 of 9 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 4.2 mi
29834 Langley, SC 1,687 4.8 mi
30912 Augusta, GA 296 4.7 mi
30901 Augusta, GA 16,445 6.2 mi
29860 North Augusta, SC 14,450 5.7 mi
29828 Gloverville, SC 1,003 6.4 mi
30904 Augusta, GA 25,666 5.4 mi
29829 Graniteville, SC 8,651 6.0 mi
29851 Warrenville, SC 7,524 7.4 mi
30907 Augusta, GA 50,913 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29841 in?
ZIP code 29841 (North Augusta) 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 29841?
ZIP code 29841 in North Augusta, SC has a population of 32,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29841?
The median household income in ZIP 29841 is $71,606, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29841?
The median home value in ZIP 29841 is $199,400, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29841 is White at 69.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29841?
ZIP code 29841 has 607 business establishments employing approximately 7,420 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29841 are: Retail trade (117), Health care and social assistance (78), Accommodation and food services (75). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29841?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29841 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 29841?
In ZIP code 29841, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 29841?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29841 is 22.7 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 29841?
In ZIP code 29841, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29841?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29841 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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