Trenton, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29847

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

5,480
23/sq mi
$56,713
Median income
$153,200
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trenton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29847 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 235.2 square miles in Trenton, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The area is home to 5,480 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 29847 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29847 sits at $56,713 (11% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,158. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $153,200 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $842 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29847 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Edgefield County, so you can benchmark 29847 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 29847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29847.

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 29847, Trenton, 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

5,480

Population

235.2

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29847?

36.4

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 55.6%
African American 36.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$56,713

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$29,158

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29847 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,713 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,262

Total Housing Units

1,985

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$153,200

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$842

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 29847, employing approximately 1,768 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,386,000.

53

Businesses

1,768

Employees

$116.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 20.8%
Manufacturing 7 13.2%
Retail trade 6 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 7.5%
Wholesale trade 3 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.7%

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 29847 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 29847 ranks #4 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 29847 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 29847 ranks #3 of 5 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
29829 Graniteville, SC 8,651 8.7 mi
29850 Vaucluse, SC 111 6.5 mi
29832 Johnston, SC 5,335 10.0 mi
29860 North Augusta, SC 14,450 9.6 mi
29824 Edgefield, SC 8,535 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29847 in?
ZIP code 29847 (Trenton) is located in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Edgefield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edgefield-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29847?
ZIP code 29847 in Trenton, SC has a population of 5,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29847?
The median household income in ZIP 29847 is $56,713, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29847?
The median home value in ZIP 29847 is $153,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29847?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29847 is White at 55.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29847?
ZIP code 29847 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 1,768 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29847?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29847 are: Construction (11), Manufacturing (7), Retail trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29847?
In ZIP code 29847, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 29847?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29847 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29847?
In ZIP code 29847, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29847?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29847 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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