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 Moderate-density area
- $56,713
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Edgefield County, South Carolina, home to 5,480 residents across 235.2 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29847 reports a modest median household income of $56,713 (11% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,158. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,200 (32% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $842; owner occupancy is 86.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Edgefield County, so 29847 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 29847
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29847.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 29847, Trenton, 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
5,480
Population
235.2
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29847?
36.4
Median Age
56.4%
Male
43.6%
Female
1.7%
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?
$56,713
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$29,158
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29847 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Trenton, 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)
$56,713 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
2,262housing units
2,262
Total Housing Units
1,985
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,200
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29847 vs 29829 →
ZIP 29847 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29860
North Augusta (29860)
14,450 residents
- 29829
Graniteville (29829)
8,651 residents
- 29824
Edgefield (29824)
8,535 residents
- 29847 5,480
Trenton (29847)
5,480 residents
- 29832 5,335
Johnston (29832)
5,335 residents
- 29850 111
Vaucluse (29850)
111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29847 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29847 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
- 29847
Trenton (29847)
$56,713 median income
- 29824
Edgefield (29824)
$56,396 median income
- 29832
Johnston (29832)
$42,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29847, 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 (5,480 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 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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