Aiken, SC — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 29801 serves a portion of Aiken, South Carolina, within Aiken County. This community is home to approximately 40,566 residents, with a median age of 35.5 years. The median household income of $70,012 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $378,064 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 31% owner-occupied and 69% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Aiken is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 57% and an unemployment rate of 6.9%, 29801 reflects the economic character of Aiken County in South Carolina.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 40,566 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 18,070 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $70,012 | ↑ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $378,064 | ↑ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ↑ 77% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 15.8% | ↑ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 57% | ↑ 63% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 35.5 yrs | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 31% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 69% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,688 | — |