ZIP Code 29801: Population, Income, Housing

State: SC

Total population: 31,108 Household income: $59,573 Rent: $1,059

Overview

Total population

31,108

Rent

$1,059

Year built

1983

Household income

$59,573

Per capita income

$34,262

Poverty rate

21.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

South Carolina

County

Aiken County

City

Aiken

Total population

31,108

Adults over 25

22,171

Total households

11,792

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$59,573

Per capita income

$34,262

Poverty rate

21.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

48.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,059

Year built

1983

Households that rent

33.2%

Households that own

66.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

50.9%

Black

41.6%

Asian

1.1%

Two or more races

5.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

11,432 (89.5%)

Commute time to work

26 mins

Work from home

1,335 (10.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

29%

High school graduate or GED

31.8%

Some college or associate degree

9.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

29.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 29801 with: Aiken County, SC Augusta metro area, GA-SC South Carolina United States

ZIP 29801

Total population31,108

Rent$1,059

Year built1983

Household income$59,573

Per capita income$34,262

Poverty rate21.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Aiken County, SC

Total population174,160

Rent$1,062

Year built1989

Household income$70,609

Per capita income$38,470

Poverty rate14.3%

Unemployment rate4%

Augusta Metro Area, GA-SC

Total population624,181

Rent$1,120

Year built1988

Household income$69,344

Per capita income$36,794

Poverty rate14.9%

Unemployment rate4.4%

South Carolina State

Total population5,296,225

Rent$1,180

Year built1992

Household income$69,324

Per capita income$39,236

Poverty rate14.1%

Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP29801	CountyAiken, SC	Metro AreaAugusta metro area, GA-SC	StateSouth Carolina	CountryUnited States
Total population	31,108	174,160	624,181	5,296,225	334,922,499
Rent	$1,059	$1,062	$1,120	$1,180	$1,413
Year built	1983	1989	1988	1992	1980
Household income	$59,573	$70,609	$69,344	$69,324	$80,734
Per capita income	$34,262	$38,470	$36,794	$39,236	$44,673
Poverty rate	21.8%	14.3%	14.9%	14.1%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4%	4.4%	4.2%	4%

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Summary for 29801

Rent & Income

In 29801, the typical monthly rent is $1,059 and the typical household income is $59,573. Rent here is lower than South Carolina, and household income is lower than South Carolina. The estimated poverty rate is 21.8%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 33.2% of households. About 48.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 29801 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 29801 — Poverty

How ZIP 29801 compares in South Carolina (58 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,059	8 / 58	from lower rent	$891 – $2,380
Household income	$59,573	50 / 58	from higher income	$46,054 – $133,357
Poverty rate	21.8%	55 / 58	from lower poverty	4.1% – 26.1%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in South Carolina with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 29801

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 8th out of 58 ZIP Codes in South Carolina. Across South Carolina, figures vary from $891 in ZIP 29720 up to $2,380 in ZIP 29466.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 29801 stands 50th out of 58 ZIP Codes. Throughout South Carolina, numbers span from $46,054 in ZIP 29203 up to $133,357 in ZIP 29466.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 55th out of 58 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 4.1% in ZIP 29715 up to 26.1% in ZIP 29203.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 29801 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,059 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 29801

Annual Household Income: $59,573

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 29801

Estimated Rate: 21.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 29801

In ZIP Code 29801, households that rent: 3,919 (33.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,919	33.2%
Owner-Occupied	7,873	66.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 29801

In ZIP Code 29801, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,889 (48.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,889	48.2%
Other renter households	2,030	51.8%
Total renter households	3,919	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 29801

Less than High School: 6,420 people (29%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,060 people (31.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,100 people (9.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,591 people (29.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,171

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.