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Aiken, SC
City in Aiken County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29801.
Population
32,521
Land area
21.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,495
ZIP codes
1
Aiken and its ZIP codes
Aiken at a glance
- Aiken is about 8.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $76,746 a year, 11% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,800 (11% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,180 a month.
Local data for Aiken, SC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools17
- Libraries1
- Banks17
- Post Offices3
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants219
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools8
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Aiken, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,746
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$286,800
Median rent
$1,180/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
47.7%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,903), Irish Americans (2,637), Italian Americans (1,519).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aiken County. PPP loans are for Aiken.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,945
66,800 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,728
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.27B
FY 2026, $37,167 per person
How people get to work
Aiken, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aiken, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
486
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aiken, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Aiken
1 in or overlapping Aiken. Population shown
Cities near Aiken
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WarrenvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| GlovervilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.6 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.3 |
| LangleyCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| New EllentonTown | 7.4 mi | 4.4 |
| BurnettownTown | 8 mi | 5.5 |
| ClearwaterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Beech IslandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| WindsorTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BelvedereCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Murphys EstatesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| North AugustaCity | 14 mi | 21.4 |
| JacksonTown | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| TrentonTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WillistonTown | 19 mi | 9 |
| JohnstonTown | 21 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aiken, SC in?
- Aiken is in Aiken County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Aiken, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Aiken include 29801.
- What is the population of Aiken, SC?
- About 32,521 people live in Aiken, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aiken?
- Nearby places include Warrenville (4.7 mi), Gloverville (5.4 mi), Graniteville (5.6 mi), Langley (6.8 mi), New Ellenton (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023