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ZIP Code 29809
New Ellenton, SC, Aiken County
Population
2,301
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
426
City
New Ellenton
ZIP 29809 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29809 at a glance
- ZIP 29809 (New Ellenton) is about 2.4 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,234, 20% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,800 (40% below South Carolina) and median rent is $712 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29809
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29809, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,234
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$154,800
Prices +14.7% in a year
Median rent
$712/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
24.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
37
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
446
$21.2M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.66M
40 loans
Campaign donations
$1,703
4% D, 53% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29809, 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° / 35°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29809, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 29809
ZIP codes near 29809
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 29803New Ellenton | 2.5 mi | 127.5 |
| 29842Beech Island | 10 mi | 41.4 |
| 29851Gloverville | 10 mi | 22 |
| 29831Jackson | 11 mi | 64.2 |
| 29828Gloverville | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| 29834Langley | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| 29856Windsor | 12 mi | 54.4 |
| 29816Burnettown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| 29801Aiken | 13 mi | 88.9 |
| 29829Graniteville | 14 mi | 34.9 |
| 29853Williston | 14 mi | 121.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29809?
- ZIP code 29809 is in New Ellenton, SC (Aiken County).
- What county is ZIP code 29809 in?
- ZIP code 29809 is mostly in Aiken County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29809?
- About 2,301 people live in the 29809 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.