Zip code 29805: Aiken, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29805?

29805 is assigned to Aiken, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29805 in?

29805 is in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29805?

About 4,935 people live in 29805, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29805?

The median household income in 29805 is $56,185.

Q: What zip codes are near 29805?

The closest zip codes to 29805 are 29801, 29804, 29808, 29802, 29839.

Residential delivery areaAiken CountyEastern Time

Population

4,935

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$192K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$825/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

97 sq mi

51 people/sq mi

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

About 29805

29805 is a small-town zip code in Aiken, South Carolina (Aiken County), covering 97 sq mi of land. About 4,935 people live here, or 51 per square mile. The median resident is 47.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,185 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $191,900, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $825 a month.

31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.6 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support.

How 29805 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans13.8%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%29th of 411 in SC
Residents 65 and older28.8%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%50th of 411 in SC
Median age47.4
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.291st of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate86.3%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%80th of 401 in SC
Uninsured rate11.2%
77th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%122nd of 407 in SC
Government workers17%
72nd
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%162nd of 409 in SC
Self-employed workers10.7%
66th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%135th of 409 in SC
Poverty rate12.4%
58th
U.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%256th of 401 in SC
Housing vacancy7.7%
58th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%321st of 402 in SC
Diversity index52.4
56th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9157th of 411 in SC
Tech workers3%
52nd
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%76th of 409 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher30.5%
47th
U.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%108th of 409 in SC
Average commute25.6 min
47th
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min250th of 394 in SC
Work from home8.4%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%175th of 409 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.401
22nd
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475312th of 397 in SC
Median home value$191,900
19th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000173rd of 382 in SC
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%206th of 411 in SC
Median household income$56,185
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324224th of 383 in SC
Per capita income$28,735
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236262nd of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters38.8%
14th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%300th of 390 in SC
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%308th of 409 in SC
Broadband access84.3%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%226th of 401 in SC
Residents under 1815.9%
10th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%319th of 411 in SC
Population4,935
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225217th of 411 in SC
Median gross rent$825
8th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180251st of 344 in SC
Median earnings per worker$34,607
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623324th of 408 in SC
Population density51/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi283rd of 411 in SC
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%329th of 409 in SC

Measure	29805	Aiken	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Veterans	13.8%	9.8%	8.3%	6.2%	97th	29th of 411
Residents 65 and older	28.8%	20.8%	18.9%	17.2%	96th	50th of 411
Median age	47.4	42	40.2	38.9	92nd	91st of 411
Homeownership rateStrength	86.3%	76.5%	71.9%	65.2%	91st	80th of 401
Uninsured rate	11.2%	8.8%	9.6%	8.4%	77th	122nd of 407
Government workers	17%	19.9%	15.2%	14.5%	72nd	162nd of 409
Self-employed workers	10.7%	8.4%	9.9%	10%	66th	135th of 409
Poverty rate	12.4%	14.3%	14.1%	12.5%	58th	256th of 401
Housing vacancy	7.7%	12.6%	13.3%	10.1%	58th	321st of 402
Diversity index	52.4	53.3	54.9	61.4	56th	157th of 411
Tech workers	3%	2.5%	2.6%	3.8%	52nd	76th of 409
Bachelor's degree or higher	30.5%	31.9%	32.1%	35.7%	47th	108th of 409
Average commute	25.6 min	25 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	47th	250th of 394
Work from home	8.4%	10.6%	11.5%	15.1%	25th	175th of 409
Income inequality (Gini)	0.401	0.461	0.475	0.483	22nd	312th of 397
Median home value	$191,900	$218,000	$259,000	$332,700	19th	173rd of 382
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	3.3%	5.8%	14.1%	17th	206th of 411
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,185	$70,609	$69,324	$80,734	15th	224th of 383
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,735	$38,470	$39,236	$44,673	15th	262nd of 411
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	38.8%	44.9%	52.1%	51.1%	14th	300th of 390
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	6.1%	4.9%	5.2%	11th	308th of 409
Broadband accessWeakness	84.3%	91%	88.8%	91%	11th	226th of 401
Residents under 18	15.9%	21.5%	21.4%	22%	10th	319th of 411
Population	4,935	174,160	5,296,225	334,922,499	8th	217th of 411
Median gross rent	$825	$1,062	$1,180	$1,413	8th	251st of 344
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,607	$44,111	$44,623	$49,666	8th	324th of 408
Population density	51/sq mi	163/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	283rd of 411
Healthcare workers	5.8%	9.6%	9.5%	9.7%	7th	329th 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

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

14%

45–54

10%

55–64

14%

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

47.4

Under 18

15.9%

65 and over

28.8%

Race and ethnicity

White63%
Black28%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

52.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

40.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,945
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 70%
Married couples: 51.2%
Living alone: 22.9%
Veterans (of adults): 13.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29805

$56,185

Aiken Co.

$70,609

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,735

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.401

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29805

$191,900

Aiken Co.

$218,000

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29805

$825

Aiken Co.

$1,062

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

36%

Boat, RV, van

0.7%

Housing units: 2,108
Owner-occupied: 86.3%
Vacant: 7.7%
Median year built: 1995
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 38.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.5%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

17%

20–29

22%

30–44

25%

45–59

16%

60+

Average commute

25.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

17%

Cleaning and personal care

15%

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

Food service

Healthcare

Production

Education

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Sales

Management

Computer and math

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

17%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Education

10%

Manufacturing

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Information

0.5%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$34,607

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29805	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$72,500	$74,888
Service	$27,031	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,906	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,239	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

28%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 81.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.7%
Households with broadband: 84.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.2%
No internet access: 12%
Without health insurance: 11.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Aiken
State: South Carolina
County: Aiken County
Center point: 33.6419° N, 81.6141° W
Land area: 97 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 29805

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29801	Aiken, SC	5.9 mi	31,108	$59,573	$174,100
29804	Aiken, SC · PO box	7.2 mi	—	—	—
29808	Aiken, SC · PO box	7.2 mi	—	—	—
29802	Aiken, SC · PO box	8.3 mi	—	—	—
29839	Montmorenci, SC · PO box	9.3 mi	—	—	—
29164	Wagener, SC	11 mi	4,830	$49,440	$177,400
29129	Ridge Spring, SC	11 mi	4,605	$61,103	$147,700
29850	Vaucluse, SC · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
29105	Monetta, SC	11 mi	1,621	$94,444	—
29856	Windsor, SC	12 mi	3,272	$50,395	$151,000
29803	Aiken, SC	14 mi	40,699	$86,023	$298,800
29847	Trenton, SC	14 mi	5,554	$56,713	$153,200

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Questions about 29805

What city is zip code 29805?

29805 is assigned to Aiken, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29805 in?

29805 is in Aiken County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29805?

About 4,935 people live in 29805, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29805 in?

29805 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29805?

The median household income in 29805 is $56,185.

What zip codes are near 29805?

The closest zip codes to 29805 are 29801, 29804, 29808, 29802, 29839.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29805, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.