Zip code 29164: Wagener, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29164?

29164 is assigned to Wagener, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29164 in?

29164 is in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29164?

About 4,830 people live in 29164, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29164?

The median household income in 29164 is $49,440.

Q: What zip codes are near 29164?

The closest zip codes to 29164 are 29137, 29805, 29123, 29856, 29804.

Residential delivery areaAiken CountyEastern Time

Population

4,830

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$177K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$905/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

107 sq mi

45 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 29164

29164 is a rural zip code in Wagener, South Carolina (Aiken County), covering 107 sq mi of land. About 4,830 people live here, or 45 per square mile. The median resident is 34.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,440 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $177,400, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $905 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.6 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing.

How 29164 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1833.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%11th of 411 in SC
Veterans15.8%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%19th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters66.7%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%59th of 390 in SC
Uninsured rate15.2%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%56th of 407 in SC
Self-employed workers14.3%
88th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%70th of 409 in SC
Housing vacancy14.3%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%191st of 402 in SC
Residents 65 and older21.5%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%145th of 411 in SC
Poverty rate15.9%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%193rd of 401 in SC
Diversity index60.6
73rd
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.947th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate77%
71st
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%206th of 401 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.462
71st
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475161st of 397 in SC
Average commute28.6 min
66th
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min161st of 394 in SC
Government workers14.5%
56th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%233rd of 409 in SC
Broadband access90.9%
40th
U.S. 91% · SC 88.8%110th of 401 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher23.1%
29th
U.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%176th of 409 in SC
Unemployment rate3.6%
26th
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%253rd of 409 in SC
Median age34.5
18th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2362nd of 411 in SC
Median home value$177,400
16th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000192nd of 382 in SC
Median gross rent$905
14th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180206th of 344 in SC
Work from home6.6%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%216th of 409 in SC
Per capita income$27,119
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236301st of 411 in SC
Foreign-born residents1.6%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%265th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$35,776
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623298th of 408 in SC
Population4,830
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225221st of 411 in SC
Median household income$49,440
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324285th of 383 in SC
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%328th of 409 in SC
Population density45/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi296th of 411 in SC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%303rd of 409 in SC

Measure	29164	Aiken	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Residents under 18	33.1%	21.5%	21.4%	22%	99th	11th of 411
Veterans	15.8%	9.8%	8.3%	6.2%	98th	19th of 411
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	66.7%	44.9%	52.1%	51.1%	95th	59th of 390
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.2%	8.8%	9.6%	8.4%	89th	56th of 407
Self-employed workers	14.3%	8.4%	9.9%	10%	88th	70th of 409
Housing vacancy	14.3%	12.6%	13.3%	10.1%	85th	191st of 402
Residents 65 and older	21.5%	20.8%	18.9%	17.2%	81st	145th of 411
Poverty rate	15.9%	14.3%	14.1%	12.5%	73rd	193rd of 401
Diversity index	60.6	53.3	54.9	61.4	73rd	47th of 411
Homeownership rate	77%	76.5%	71.9%	65.2%	71st	206th of 401
Income inequality (Gini)	0.462	0.461	0.475	0.483	71st	161st of 397
Average commute	28.6 min	25 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	66th	161st of 394
Government workers	14.5%	19.9%	15.2%	14.5%	56th	233rd of 409
Broadband access	90.9%	91%	88.8%	91%	40th	110th of 401
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.1%	31.9%	32.1%	35.7%	29th	176th of 409
Unemployment rate	3.6%	6.1%	4.9%	5.2%	26th	253rd of 409
Median age	34.5	42	40.2	38.9	18th	362nd of 411
Median home value	$177,400	$218,000	$259,000	$332,700	16th	192nd of 382
Median gross rent	$905	$1,062	$1,180	$1,413	14th	206th of 344
Work from home	6.6%	10.6%	11.5%	15.1%	14th	216th of 409
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,119	$38,470	$39,236	$44,673	12th	301st of 411
Foreign-born residents	1.6%	3.3%	5.8%	14.1%	10th	265th of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,776	$44,111	$44,623	$49,666	10th	298th of 408
Population	4,830	174,160	5,296,225	334,922,499	8th	221st of 411
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,440	$70,609	$69,324	$80,734	8th	285th of 383
Healthcare workers	5.8%	9.6%	9.5%	9.7%	7th	328th of 409
Population density	45/sq mi	163/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	296th of 411
Tech workers	0%	2.5%	2.6%	3.8%	1st	303rd of 409

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

11%

Under 5

23%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.5

Under 18

33.1%

65 and over

21.5%

Race and ethnicity

White56%
Black23%
Hispanic15%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other3%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

60.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.2%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,808
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 70.8%
Married couples: 49.1%
Living alone: 25.1%
Veterans (of adults): 15.8%
Male / female: 38% / 62%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29164

$49,440

Aiken Co.

$70,609

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,119

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.462

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29164

$177,400

Aiken Co.

$218,000

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29164

$905

Aiken Co.

$1,062

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

47%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

Mobile home

50%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,109
Owner-occupied: 77%
Vacant: 14.3%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 66.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 55.5%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

65%

Carpooled

26%

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

14%

20–29

13%

30–44

36%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

28.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

22%

Construction and repair

12%

Production

10%

Management

Education

Office and admin

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Food service

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

17%

Manufacturing

15%

Other services

10%

Retail

10%

Construction

Education

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$35,776

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29164	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,736	$74,888
Service	$15,759	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,154	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,565	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,060	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

34%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 11%
Households with broadband: 90.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.2%
No internet access: 9.1%
Without health insurance: 15.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Wagener
State: South Carolina
County: Aiken County
Center point: 33.6585° N, 81.4308° W
Land area: 107 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Wagener1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 29164

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29137	Salley, SC	7.6 mi	2,248	$41,116	$107,200
29805	Aiken, SC	11 mi	4,935	$56,185	$191,900
29123	Pelion, SC	12 mi	7,938	$59,317	$151,100
29856	Windsor, SC	13 mi	3,272	$50,395	$151,000
29804	Aiken, SC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
29808	Aiken, SC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
29146	Springfield, SC	13 mi	1,226	$34,318	$79,600
29105	Monetta, SC	14 mi	1,621	$94,444	—
29839	Montmorenci, SC · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
29801	Aiken, SC	16 mi	31,108	$59,573	$174,100
29006	Batesburg, SC	16 mi	9,199	$50,379	$157,500
29129	Ridge Spring, SC	17 mi	4,605	$61,103	$147,700

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Questions about 29164

What city is zip code 29164?

29164 is assigned to Wagener, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29164 in?

29164 is in Aiken County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29164?

About 4,830 people live in 29164, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29164 in?

29164 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29164?

The median household income in 29164 is $49,440.

What zip codes are near 29164?

The closest zip codes to 29164 are 29137, 29805, 29123, 29856, 29804.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29164, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.