City

Wagener, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Aiken County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,961Population
💰$45,755Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$186,200Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.7% Female 60.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.5%Hispanic: 13.8%Black: 25.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White55.5%
Hispanic13.8%
Black25.5%
Asian0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,049 (36.1%)
Some College536 (18.5%)
Associates357 (12.3%)
Bachelors202 (7%)
Graduate Degree755 (26%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College18.5%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,755 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$186,200 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units2,226
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Wagener, SC

Wagener is a city in South Carolina, located in Aiken County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,961 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Wagener is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,755 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wagener is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wagener is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wagener
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29164 4,961 $45,755 $186,200 $786 3.3% 33.0% 77.2%