City

New Ellenton, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Aiken County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,426Population
💰$56,042Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$128,700Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.5%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 45.1%Other: 5.4%Race
White46.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black45.1%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
33%
45–64
19%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma31 (2%)
HS Graduate668 (42%)
Some College287 (18.1%)
Associates169 (10.6%)
Bachelors115 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree319 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College18.1%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,042 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$128,700 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units1,080
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About New Ellenton, SC

New Ellenton is a city in South Carolina, located in Aiken County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,426 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, New Ellenton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,042 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in New Ellenton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $695 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Ellenton is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.5%.

New Ellenton, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in New Ellenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29809 2,426 $56,042 $128,700 $695 8.3% 27.3% 76.8%