North Augusta, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29860
Edgefield County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,450
- 107/sq mi High-density area
- $97,268
- Median income Above-median income area
- $275,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Augusta pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 107
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29860 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29860 (North Augusta, SC) rose +13.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.1 in 2023 to 250.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29860 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Augusta, Edgefield County, South Carolina, home to 14,450 residents across 134.8 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29860 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,268 (53% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,822. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $275,600 (22% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 87.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,194.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Edgefield County, so 29860 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 29860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Augusta, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29860.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 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 29860, North Augusta, 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
14,450
Population
134.8
Area (sq mi)
107
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29860?
46.3
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.1%
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?
$97,268
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$47,822
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29860 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
North Augusta, 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)
$97,268 Top 8% higher than 92% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,967housing units
7,967
Total Housing Units
7,037
Occupied Units
930
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,600
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,194
Median Rent
2000
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
+13.2%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29860 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 161 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 179 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 203 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 221 |
| 2024 | +13.2% | 250 |
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 205 business establishments in ZIP 29860, employing approximately 2,225 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,260,000.
205
Businesses
2,225
Employees
$100.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.9% |
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 29860 vs 29841 →
ZIP 29860 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30907
Augusta (30907)
50,913 residents
- 29841
North Augusta (29841)
32,494 residents
- 30904
Augusta (30904)
25,666 residents
- 29860 14,450
North Augusta (29860)
14,450 residents
- 29829 8,651
Graniteville (29829)
8,651 residents
- 29847 5,480
Trenton (29847)
5,480 residents
- 29834 1,687
Langley (29834)
1,687 residents
- 29821 1,487
Clarks Hill (29821)
1,487 residents
- 29816 1,033
Bath (29816)
1,033 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29860 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29860 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
- 30907
Augusta (30907)
$81,912 median income
- 29821
Clarks Hill (29821)
$81,000 median income
- 29841
North Augusta (29841)
$71,606 median income
- 29847
Trenton (29847)
$56,713 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29860 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29841 | North Augusta, SC | 32,494 | 5.7 mi |
| 30912 | Augusta, GA | 296 | 9.2 mi |
| 29829 | Graniteville, SC | 8,651 | 7.3 mi |
| 30904 | Augusta, GA | 25,666 | 8.9 mi |
| 29821 | Clarks Hill, SC | 1,487 | 8.4 mi |
| 30907 | Augusta, GA | 50,913 | 8.4 mi |
| 29816 | Bath, SC | 1,033 | 9.2 mi |
| 29834 | Langley, SC | 1,687 | 9.2 mi |
| 29847 | Trenton, SC | 5,480 | 9.6 mi |
| 29828 | Gloverville, SC | 1,003 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29860, 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 (14,450 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 29860 in?
ZIP code 29860 (North Augusta) 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 29860?
ZIP code 29860 in North Augusta, SC has a population of 14,450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29860?
The median household income in ZIP 29860 is $97,268, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29860?
The median home value in ZIP 29860 is $275,600, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29860 is White at 71.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29860?
ZIP code 29860 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 2,225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29860?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29860 are: Construction (33), Accommodation and food services (24), Retail trade (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29860?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29860 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 29860?
In ZIP code 29860, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 29860?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29860 is 23.7 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 29860?
In ZIP code 29860, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29860?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29860 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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