Windsor, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29856

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

3,255
22/sq mi
$50,395
Median income
$151,000
Median home value
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29856 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29856 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 150.0 square miles in Windsor, Aiken County, South Carolina. The area is home to 3,255 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 29856 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29856 sits at $50,395 (21% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $23,789. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $151,000 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $829 per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29856 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aiken County, so you can benchmark 29856 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 29856

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29856.

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 29856, Windsor, 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

3,255

Population

150.0

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29856?

38.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.3%
African American 9.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

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?

$50,395

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$23,789

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29856 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,395 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,218

Total Housing Units

1,076

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$151,000

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$829

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 29856, employing approximately 74 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,065,000.

22

Businesses

74

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 22.7%
Construction 3 13.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 13.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.6%

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 29856 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 29856 ranks #2 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 Code City Population Distance
29853 Williston, SC 6,580 7.6 mi
29826 Elko, SC 164 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29856 in?
ZIP code 29856 (Windsor) 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 29856?
ZIP code 29856 in Windsor, SC has a population of 3,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29856?
The median household income in ZIP 29856 is $50,395, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29856?
The median home value in ZIP 29856 is $151,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29856?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29856 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29856?
ZIP code 29856 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 74 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29856?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29856 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (3), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29856?
In ZIP code 29856, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29856?
In ZIP code 29856, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29856?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29856 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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