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 High-density area
- $71,606
- Median income Near-median income area
- $199,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29841 (North Augusta, SC) fell -2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.7 in 2023 to 251.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29841 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Augusta, Aiken County, South Carolina, with 32,494 residents across 82.4 square miles, a density of 394 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29841 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,606 (12% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,465. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $199,400 (12% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,127; 70.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aiken County, so 29841 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 29841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Augusta, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29841.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
49 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 29841, North Augusta, 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
32,494
Population
82.4
Area (sq mi)
394
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29841?
41.5
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
3.7%
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?
$71,606
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$41,465
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29841 ranks nationally
North Augusta, SC 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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,457housing units
16,457
Total Housing Units
14,072
Occupied Units
2,385
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,400
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,127
Median Rent
1977
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
-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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29841 vs 29816 →
ZIP 29841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30907
Augusta (30907)
50,913 residents
- 29841
North Augusta (29841)
32,494 residents
- 30904
Augusta (30904)
25,666 residents
- 30901 16,445
Augusta (30901)
16,445 residents
- 29860 14,450
North Augusta (29860)
14,450 residents
- 29829 8,651
Graniteville (29829)
8,651 residents
- 29851 7,524
Warrenville (29851)
7,524 residents
- 29834 1,687
Langley (29834)
1,687 residents
- 29816 1,033
Bath (29816)
1,033 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29841 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29860
North Augusta (29860)
$97,268 median income
- 29829
Graniteville (29829)
$84,228 median income
- 30907
Augusta (30907)
$81,912 median income
- 29841
North Augusta (29841)
$71,606 median income
- 29851
Warrenville (29851)
$70,953 median income
- 29816
Bath (29816)
$47,459 median income
- 30904
Augusta (30904)
$46,696 median income
- 29834 $26,339
Langley (29834)
$26,339 median income
- 30901 $25,163
Augusta (30901)
$25,163 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29841, 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 (32,494 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 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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