Zip code 29816: Bath, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29816?

29816 is assigned to Bath, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29816 in?

29816 is in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29816?

About 1,092 people live in 29816, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29816?

The median household income in 29816 is $47,459.

Q: What zip codes are near 29816?

The closest zip codes to 29816 are 29822, 29834, 29828, 29842, 29851.

Residential delivery areaAiken CountyEastern Time

Population

1,092

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$88K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$762/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.6 sq mi

1,829 people/sq mi

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

About 29816

29816 is a suburban zip code in Bath, South Carolina (Aiken County), covering 0.6 sq mi of land. About 1,092 people live here, or 1,829 per square mile. The median resident is 35.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,459 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $87,800, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $762 a month.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and education. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 29816 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1834.5%
99th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%9th of 411 in SC
Government workers29.8%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%15th of 409 in SC
Poverty rate28.9%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%38th of 401 in SC
Uninsured rate20.6%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%23rd of 407 in SC
Unemployment rate10%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%48th of 409 in SC
Housing vacancy20.8%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%87th of 402 in SC
Self-employed workers15.1%
91st
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%55th of 409 in SC
Diversity index62.4
77th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.933rd of 411 in SC
Work from home14.7%
60th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%61st of 409 in SC
Population density1,829/sq mi
55th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi35th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate69%
51st
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%291st of 401 in SC
Broadband access91.8%
47th
U.S. 91% · SC 88.8%95th of 401 in SC
Median earnings per worker$45,136
41st
U.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623148th of 408 in SC
Healthcare workers8.5%
35th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%226th of 409 in SC
Foreign-born residents4.5%
26th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%127th of 411 in SC
Median age35.6
25th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2348th of 411 in SC
Veterans3.9%
25th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%360th of 411 in SC
Median household income$47,459
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324298th of 383 in SC
Median gross rent$762
5th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180282nd of 344 in SC
Population1,092
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225353rd of 411 in SC
Per capita income$15,309
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236400th of 411 in SC
Median home value$87,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000346th of 382 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%402nd of 409 in SC
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%375th of 390 in SC
Residents 65 and older3.4%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%393rd of 411 in SC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%304th of 409 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.257
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475387th of 397 in SC

Measure	29816	Aiken	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Residents under 18	34.5%	21.5%	21.4%	22%	99th	9th of 411
Government workers	29.8%	19.9%	15.2%	14.5%	98th	15th of 409
Poverty rateWeakness	28.9%	14.3%	14.1%	12.5%	95th	38th of 401
Uninsured rateWeakness	20.6%	8.8%	9.6%	8.4%	95th	23rd of 407
Unemployment rateWeakness	10%	6.1%	4.9%	5.2%	94th	48th of 409
Housing vacancy	20.8%	12.6%	13.3%	10.1%	94th	87th of 402
Self-employed workers	15.1%	8.4%	9.9%	10%	91st	55th of 409
Diversity index	62.4	53.3	54.9	61.4	77th	33rd of 411
Work from home	14.7%	10.6%	11.5%	15.1%	60th	61st of 409
Population density	1,829/sq mi	163/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	55th	35th of 411
Homeownership rate	69%	76.5%	71.9%	65.2%	51st	291st of 401
Broadband access	91.8%	91%	88.8%	91%	47th	95th of 401
Median earnings per worker	$45,136	$44,111	$44,623	$49,666	41st	148th of 408
Healthcare workers	8.5%	9.6%	9.5%	9.7%	35th	226th of 409
Foreign-born residents	4.5%	3.3%	5.8%	14.1%	26th	127th of 411
Median age	35.6	42	40.2	38.9	25th	348th of 411
Veterans	3.9%	9.8%	8.3%	6.2%	25th	360th of 411
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,459	$70,609	$69,324	$80,734	7th	298th of 383
Median gross rent	$762	$1,062	$1,180	$1,413	5th	282nd of 344
Population	1,092	174,160	5,296,225	334,922,499	1st	353rd of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,309	$38,470	$39,236	$44,673	1st	400th of 411
Median home value	$87,800	$218,000	$259,000	$332,700	1st	346th of 382
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	31.9%	32.1%	35.7%	1st	402nd of 409
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	44.9%	52.1%	51.1%	1st	375th of 390
Residents 65 and older	3.4%	20.8%	18.9%	17.2%	1st	393rd of 411
Tech workers	0%	2.5%	2.6%	3.8%	1st	304th of 409
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.257	0.461	0.475	0.483	1st	387th of 397

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

26%

Under 5

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

32%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.6

Under 18

34.5%

65 and over

3.4%

Race and ethnicity

White50%
Black30%
Hispanic20%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.4%

Diversity index

62.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

29.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

84%

Spanish

16%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 316
Average household size: 3.5
Family households: 74.1%
Married couples: 38.6%
Living alone: 25.9%
Veterans (of adults): 3.9%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

38%

$50–75k

35%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29816

$47,459

Aiken Co.

$70,609

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,309

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.257

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29816

$87,800

Aiken Co.

$218,000

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29816

$762

Aiken Co.

$1,062

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

42%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 399
Owner-occupied: 69%
Vacant: 20.8%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

17%

20–29

27%

30–44

57%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

40%

Cleaning and personal care

24%

Education

Office and admin

Healthcare

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Construction

48%

Public administration

20%

Education

Manufacturing

Other services

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$45,136

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

29.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29816	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$33,826	$74,888
Service	$45,738	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,020	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

31%

High school

36%

Some college

19%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 69%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 91.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.3%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 20.6%
Limited-English households: 6%

Geography

City (USPS): Bath
State: South Carolina
County: Aiken County
Center point: 33.5021° N, 81.8726° W
Land area: 0.6 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Burnettown48% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29816

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29822	Clearwater, SC · PO box	0.5 mi	—	—	—
29834	Langley, SC	2 mi	259	$26,339	$77,500
29828	Gloverville, SC	2.9 mi	489	—	$206,900
29842	Beech Island, SC	3.2 mi	8,102	$57,949	$126,800
29851	Warrenville, SC	3.3 mi	9,070	$70,953	$164,000
29841	North Augusta, SC	4.2 mi	32,342	$71,606	$199,400
29829	Graniteville, SC	5.1 mi	12,385	$84,228	$246,900
29861	North Augusta, SC · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—
30901	Augusta, GA	6.6 mi	16,484	$25,163	$104,000
30912	Augusta, GA	7 mi	0	—	—
30904	Augusta, GA	8.3 mi	23,400	$46,696	$199,200
29850	Vaucluse, SC · PO box	8.4 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 29816

What city is zip code 29816?

29816 is assigned to Bath, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29816 in?

29816 is in Aiken County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29816?

About 1,092 people live in 29816, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29816 in?

29816 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29816?

The median household income in 29816 is $47,459.

What zip codes are near 29816?

The closest zip codes to 29816 are 29822, 29834, 29828, 29842, 29851.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29816, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.