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ZIP Code 29842
Beech Island, SC, Aiken County
Population
8,102
Land area
41.4sq mi
People per sq mi
196
City
Beech Island
ZIP 29842 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29842 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $57,949 a year, 16% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,800 (51% below South Carolina) and median rent is $738 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29842
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29842, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,949
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$126,800
Prices +7.3% in a year
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
24.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
122
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,969
$249M annual payroll
PPP loans
$7.99M
150 loans
Campaign donations
$28.18K
23% D, 46% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29842, 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 ZIP 29842, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 29842
ZIP codes near 29842
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 29816Burnettown | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| 29834Langley | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| 30901Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) | 5.3 mi | 17.6 |
| 29851Gloverville | 5.4 mi | 22 |
| 29828Gloverville | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| 29841North Augusta | 7.5 mi | 31.9 |
| 30912Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| 29831Jackson | 8.3 mi | 64.2 |
| 29829Graniteville | 8.7 mi | 34.9 |
| 30904Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) | 8.8 mi | 11 |
| 29803New Ellenton | 9.7 mi | 127.5 |
| 30906Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) | 9.8 mi | 86.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29842?
- ZIP code 29842 is in Beech Island, SC (Aiken County).
- What county is ZIP code 29842 in?
- ZIP code 29842 is mostly in Aiken County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29842?
- About 8,102 people live in the 29842 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.