Beech Island, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29842
Aiken County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,675
- 76/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,949
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beech Island pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 76
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29842 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29842 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beech Island, Aiken County, South Carolina, home to 7,675 residents across 101.3 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29842 reports a modest median household income of $57,949 (9% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,896. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,800 (44% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $738; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aiken County, so 29842 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 29842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beech Island, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29842.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Manufacturing 11
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 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 29842, Beech Island, 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
7,675
Population
101.3
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29842?
38.3
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
7.1%
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?
$57,949
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$27,896
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29842 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Beech Island, 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)
$57,949 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
3,561housing units
3,561
Total Housing Units
3,176
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,800
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1983
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
+12.4%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29842 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +0.1% | 166 |
| 2020 | +0.3% | 166 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 192 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 216 |
| 2024 | – | 264 |
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 122 business establishments in ZIP 29842, employing approximately 2,969 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,048,000.
122
Businesses
2,969
Employees
$249.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 23.8% |
| Construction | 19 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 13.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.5% |
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 29842 vs 29816 →
ZIP 29842 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29841
North Augusta (29841)
32,494 residents
- 30904
Augusta (30904)
25,666 residents
- 30901
Augusta (30901)
16,445 residents
- 29829 8,651
Graniteville (29829)
8,651 residents
- 29842 7,675
Beech Island (29842)
7,675 residents
- 29851 7,524
Warrenville (29851)
7,524 residents
- 29831 4,146
Jackson (29831)
4,146 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 29842 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29829
Graniteville (29829)
$84,228 median income
- 29841
North Augusta (29841)
$71,606 median income
- 29851
Warrenville (29851)
$70,953 median income
- 29842
Beech Island (29842)
$57,949 median income
- 29831
Jackson (29831)
$53,790 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 29842 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 | 3.8 mi |
| 29834 | Langley, SC | 1,687 | 4.6 mi |
| 30901 | Augusta, GA | 16,445 | 5.4 mi |
| 29828 | Gloverville, SC | 1,003 | 5.7 mi |
| 29851 | Warrenville, SC | 7,524 | 5.4 mi |
| 29829 | Graniteville, SC | 8,651 | 8.8 mi |
| 30912 | Augusta, GA | 296 | 7.4 mi |
| 29841 | North Augusta, SC | 32,494 | 7.0 mi |
| 30904 | Augusta, GA | 25,666 | 8.9 mi |
| 29831 | Jackson, SC | 4,146 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29842, 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 (7,675 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 29842 in?
ZIP code 29842 (Beech Island) 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 29842?
ZIP code 29842 in Beech Island, SC has a population of 7,675 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29842?
The median household income in ZIP 29842 is $57,949, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29842?
The median home value in ZIP 29842 is $126,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29842?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29842 is White at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29842?
ZIP code 29842 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 2,969 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29842?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29842 are: Retail trade (29), Construction (19), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29842?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29842 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 29842?
In ZIP code 29842, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 29842?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29842 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 29842?
In ZIP code 29842, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29842?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29842 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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