Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.6% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,061 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 32,494 (29%) |
| Some College | 13,743 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 16,226 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 11,311 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 37,140 (33.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,780 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,263 ▼ 27% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,030/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 79,149 |
| Vacant Units | 10,036 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Aiken County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 23 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 172,950 residents. With a median age of 42.12, it is a middle-aged county.
Aiken County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,779 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Aiken County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $203,263 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,030. Homeownership rates are high at 76.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Aiken County are majority White (64.98%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Aiken County, SC is a solidly middle-class area in South Carolina. The 23 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29801 | Aiken | 30,088 | $55,032 | $163,900 | $1,070 | 5.0% | 40.1% |
| 29803 | Aiken | 40,069 | $82,933 | $271,000 | $1,146 | 5.7% | 55.0% |
| 29805 | Aiken | 4,882 | $76,359 | $207,900 | $806 | 3.0% | 42.5% |
| 29816 | Bath | 931 | $45,846 | $85,600 | $783 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| 29842 | Beech Island | 7,727 | $58,259 | $112,700 | $860 | 9.3% | 25.6% |
| 29829 | Graniteville | 12,082 | $76,025 | $225,600 | $1,073 | 3.0% | 41.6% |
| 29831 | Jackson | 4,259 | $51,295 | $164,000 | $606 | 4.2% | 26.6% |
| 29834 | Langley | 519 | $42,500 | — | $733 | 13.9% | 21.8% |
| 29809 | New Ellenton | 2,426 | $56,042 | $128,700 | $695 | 8.3% | 27.3% |
| 29841 | North Augusta | 32,409 | $72,811 | $186,000 | $1,050 | 6.5% | 43.9% |
| 29860 | North Augusta | 17,412 | $93,663 | $248,900 | $1,104 | 3.5% | 51.1% |
| 29137 | Salley | 2,212 | $38,710 | $124,000 | $650 | 6.2% | 25.2% |
| 29164 | Wagener | 4,961 | $45,755 | $186,200 | $786 | 3.3% | 33.0% |
| 29851 | Warrenville | 9,081 | $65,882 | $152,800 | $1,011 | 5.1% | 28.3% |
| 29856 | Windsor | 3,473 | $49,167 | $152,700 | $875 | 8.4% | 15.4% |