Warrenville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29851
Aiken County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,524
- 140/sq mi High-density area
- $70,953
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Warrenville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 140
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29851 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29851 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warrenville, Aiken County, South Carolina, home to 7,524 residents across 53.7 square miles, a density of 140 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29851 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,953 (11% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,528. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,000 (27% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,095; owner occupancy is 80.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, 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 29851 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 29851
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warrenville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29851.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 29851, Warrenville, 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
7,524
Population
53.7
Area (sq mi)
140
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29851?
37.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
4.2%
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?
$70,953
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$30,528
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29851 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Warrenville, 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)
$70,953 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
4,029housing units
4,029
Total Housing Units
3,435
Occupied Units
594
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,000
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,095
Median Rent
1990
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
+15.7%
YoY Change (2023)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29851 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -1.2% | 167 |
| 2020 | +19.6% | 199 |
| 2021 | -0.6% | 198 |
| 2022 | +22.1% | 242 |
| 2023 | +15.7% | 280 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 79 business establishments in ZIP 29851, employing approximately 689 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,774,000.
79
Businesses
689
Employees
$30.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 26.6% |
| Construction | 17 | 21.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.8% |
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 29851 vs 29828 →
ZIP 29851 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
- 29801
Aiken (29801)
26,778 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
- 29809 2,206
New Ellenton (29809)
2,206 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 29851 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29851 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
- 29801
Aiken (29801)
$59,573 median income
- 29842
Beech Island (29842)
$57,949 median income
- 29809
New Ellenton (29809)
$55,234 median income
- 29816
Bath (29816)
$47,459 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 29851 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29828 | Gloverville, SC | 1,003 | 1.2 mi |
| 29834 | Langley, SC | 1,687 | 2.7 mi |
| 29816 | Bath, SC | 1,033 | 3.7 mi |
| 29850 | Vaucluse, SC | 111 | 7.0 mi |
| 29829 | Graniteville, SC | 8,651 | 4.9 mi |
| 29842 | Beech Island, SC | 7,675 | 5.4 mi |
| 29841 | North Augusta, SC | 32,494 | 7.4 mi |
| 29801 | Aiken, SC | 26,778 | 8.5 mi |
| 29809 | New Ellenton, SC | 2,206 | 9.5 mi |
| 30901 | Augusta, GA | 16,445 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29851, 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 (7,524 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 29851 in?
ZIP code 29851 (Warrenville) 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 29851?
ZIP code 29851 in Warrenville, SC has a population of 7,524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29851?
The median household income in ZIP 29851 is $70,953, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29851?
The median home value in ZIP 29851 is $164,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29851?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29851 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29851?
ZIP code 29851 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 689 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29851?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29851 are: Retail trade (21), Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29851?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29851 increased by 15.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 29851?
In ZIP code 29851, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 29851?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29851 is 23.2 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 29851?
In ZIP code 29851, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29851?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29851 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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