City

North Augusta, SC

3 ZIP codes  ·  Aiken County  ·  South Carolina

👥49,821Population
💰$80,099Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$207,983Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 17.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.6%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic5.4%
Black17.1%
Asian0.8%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma201 (0.6%)
HS Graduate8,404 (25.1%)
Some College4,322 (12.9%)
Associates4,964 (14.8%)
Bachelors3,809 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree11,760 (35.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 35.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College12.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate35.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,099 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$207,983 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,069/mo
Total Housing Units24,361
Vacant Units3,326

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About North Augusta, SC

North Augusta is a city in South Carolina, located in Aiken County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 49,821 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.34 years.

Economically, North Augusta is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,098 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in North Augusta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,983, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,068 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Augusta is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.55%).

North Augusta, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in North Augusta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29841 32,409 $72,811 $186,000 $1,050 6.5% 43.9% 69.6%
29860 17,412 $93,663 $248,900 $1,104 3.5% 51.1% 89.9%