PlainZIP

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
$97,268
Median income
$275,600
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $47,822. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. Median home value sits at $275,600 (22% above the state average), median rent at $1,194 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.2%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29860, plus 4 more within Edgefield County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29860?

46.3

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 71.9%
African American 14.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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

$47,822

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29860 ranks nationally

North Augusta, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,268 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,967

Total Housing Units

7,037

Occupied Units

930

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$275,600

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29860 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 29860 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 29860 ranks the highest of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Edgefield County

29824 standard
Edgefield, SC
Pop: 8,535
29847 standard
Trenton, SC
Pop: 5,480
29832 standard
Johnston, SC
Pop: 5,335
29838 standard
Modoc, SC
Pop: 501

Related Areas

Edgefield County North Augusta, SC South Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.