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Beech Island, SC
Census-designated place in Aiken County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29842.
Population
1,578
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
321
ZIP codes
1
Beech Island and its ZIP codes
Beech Island at a glance
- Beech Island is 82% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,027, 48% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,800 (55% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,207 a month.
Local data for Beech Island, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beech Island, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,027
Poverty rate
34.3%
Median home value
$116,800
Median rent
$1,207/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (330), Scottish Americans (121), German Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aiken County. PPP loans are for Beech Island.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,945
66,800 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,728
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.3B
FY 2026, $37,167 per person
How people get to work
Beech Island, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beech Island, 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
94° / 35°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beech Island, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Beech Island
1 in or overlapping Beech Island. Population shown
Cities near Beech Island
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClearwaterCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.2 |
| LangleyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
| BurnettownTown | 6.6 mi | 5.5 |
| North AugustaCity | 7.7 mi | 21.4 |
| BelvedereCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.4 |
| GlovervilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.6 |
| JacksonTown | 9 mi | 3.5 |
| WarrenvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| New EllentonTown | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Augusta, GA | 12 mi | 302.3 |
| AikenCity | 12 mi | 21.8 |
| Murphys EstatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Martinez, GACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 14.5 |
| Evans, GACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 25.3 |
| Hephzibah, GACity | 17 mi | 19.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beech Island, SC in?
- Beech Island is in Aiken County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Beech Island, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beech Island include 29842.
- What is the population of Beech Island, SC?
- About 1,578 people live in Beech Island, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beech Island?
- Nearby places include Clearwater (5.2 mi), Langley (6.6 mi), Burnettown (6.6 mi), North Augusta (7.7 mi), Belvedere (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023