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ZIP Code 29801
Aiken, SC, Aiken County
Population
31,108
Land area
88.9sq mi
People per sq mi
350
City
Aiken
ZIP 29801 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29801 at a glance
- ZIP 29801 (Aiken) is 99% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,573, 14% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,100 (33% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,059 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29801
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools12
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices2
- Parks21
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants116
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities5
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29801, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,573
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$174,100
Prices +10.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,059/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.7%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
25.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
785
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,484
$654M annual payroll
PPP loans
$61.61M
832 loans
Campaign donations
$126K
39% D, 19% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29801, 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
92° / 30°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29801, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 29801
ZIP codes near 29801
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 29829Graniteville | 5.7 mi | 34.9 |
| 29828Gloverville | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| 29851Gloverville | 7.3 mi | 22 |
| 29805Aiken | 7.8 mi | 97.5 |
| 29834Langley | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| 29847Trenton | 9 mi | 90.3 |
| 29816Burnettown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| 29803New Ellenton | 11 mi | 127.5 |
| 29842Beech Island | 13 mi | 41.4 |
| 29860Murphys Estates | 13 mi | 54.3 |
| 29841North Augusta | 13 mi | 31.9 |
| 29809New Ellenton | 13 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29801?
- ZIP code 29801 is in Aiken, SC (Aiken County).
- What county is ZIP code 29801 in?
- ZIP code 29801 is mostly in Aiken County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29801?
- About 31,108 people live in the 29801 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.