| City: | Bath, South Carolina |
| County: | Aiken County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:11:36 PM |
| Population: | 703 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 803 / 839 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.5013, -81.8715 |
| Land Area: | 0.597 sq mi |
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Bath is a small community in Aiken County, South Carolina, just across the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia. With 703 residents in 285 households, it's classified as a PO Box Only Zone, but street delivery does exist on Augusta Road. The post office maintains 170 PO Boxes, which means about 60% of households rely on PO Box service while others receive mail via two city carrier routes.
Augusta Road is the primary street in Bath, serving 94 delivery points with unit designators. This pattern suggests multi-unit or apartment-style housing along a single corridor. The proximity to Augusta (nearest neighborhoods are 4-5 miles away in the Augusta metro area) positions Bath as a small South Carolina community adjacent to a much larger Georgia city.
The population leans older, with a median age of 40.8 years. About 71% of occupied housing is owner-occupied (203 of 285 units). Median household income is $45,846, with median home values at $85,600. Educational attainment is low, with only 2.1% of adults holding bachelor's degrees. Transportation and warehousing employ a significant portion of workers (197 people), along with other services (70) and public administration (82).
Mail can be addressed to PO Boxes or street addresses on Augusta Road. The PO Box Only Zone designation means PO Box service is the primary option, though limited street delivery is available.
Augusta Road is the sole street, with all 94 delivery points showing unit-based addressing.
ZIP Code 29816 has 703 residents and 285 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 40.8 years, about the same as the state (40.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.2% male and 47.8% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 703Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,092Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,177.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $47,459Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 285Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $87,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,282 | 1,331 | 1,566 | 1,536 | 1,244 | 1,099 | 1,154 | 971 | 885 | 1,171 | 961 | 973 | 931 | 1,092 |
| Decennial Census | 1,033 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 703 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.8
Male Median Age: 37.8
Female Median Age: 47.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 38 | 33 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 30 | 29 | 16 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Female | 17 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 41 | 24 | 11 | 12 |
| Total | 55 | 53 | 35 | 47 | 39 | 40 | 43 | 32 | 42 | 33 | 33 | 57 | 47 | 25 | 61 | 33 | 13 | 15 |
| White: | 485 | 64.58% |
| Black: | 85 | 11.32% |
| Hispanic:* | 102 | 13.58% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.27% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 75 | 9.99% |
| Total: | 751 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 367 | 52.20% | 37.8 years |
| Females: | 336 | 47.80% | 47.7 years |
| Total: | 703 | 100% | 40.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 817 | 74.82% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 226 | 20.70% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 49 | 4.49% |
| Total Population: | 1,092 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,043 | 95.51% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 49 | 4.49% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $47,459, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,933 (110.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,364. Family households earn a median of $46,352 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,352). By gender, male median income is $46,352 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $46,352 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (40.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $22,526 | $22,941 | $24,470 | $22,984 | $19,766 | $19,507 | $23,333 | $24,231 | $23,095 | $32,851 | $34,121 | $43,771 | $45,846 | $47,459 |
| Median Family Income | $40,625 | $38,359 | $33,375 | $27,321 | $22,188 | $19,803 | $22,664 | $23,878 | $22,976 | $34,750 | $41,038 | $43,917 | $45,885 | $46,352 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $12,805 | $11,914 | $15,694 | $15,625 | $16,100 | $19,167 | $25,852 | $28,098 | $0 | $28,690 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $53,333 | $18,750 | $18,300 | $26,875 | $27,188 | $31,688 | $26,696 | $31,250 | $30,909 | $34,148 | $38,872 | $43,854 | $46,160 | $46,352 |
| Median Female Income | $26,477 | $27,466 | $30,610 | $29,583 | $27,708 | $28,636 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 352 | 49.23% |
| Unemployed: | 39 | 5.45% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 324 | 45.31% |
| Total: | 715 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 91 | 25.85% |
| Service: | 86 | 24.43% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 9.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 142 | 40.34% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 352 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $87,800, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $22,700 (34.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,300. The median gross rent is $762, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $167 (28.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.99% (50.92% with a mortgage, 49.08% free-and-clear) and renters 31.01% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.80%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,100 | $63,000 | $62,700 | $63,900 | $66,400 | $57,400 | $57,100 | $57,600 | $56,500 | $55,800 | $71,600 | $73,900 | $85,600 | $87,800 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 4.08% |
| $500 to $999: | 64 | 65.31% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 30 | 30.61% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 98 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $595 | $622 | $639 | $643 | $659 | $708 | $720 | $742 | $756 | $700 | $714 | $755 | $783 | $762 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 111 | 35.13% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 107 | 33.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 98 | 31.01% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 316 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 316 | 79.20% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 83 | 20.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 399 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 232 | 58.15% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 167 | 41.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 399 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 69.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 20.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 28.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 10.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 17.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 41.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (53.13%). College enrollment is 6.77%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 85 | 11.89% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 137 | 19.16% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 258 | 36.08% |
| Some college, no degree: | 138 | 19.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 97 | 13.57% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 715 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 493 | 68.95% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 316 | 27.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 618 | 53.32% |
| No Insurance: | 225 | 19.41% |
| Total: | 1,159 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 934 | 80.59% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 26.7% | 35.3% | 38.7% | 37.2% | 43.4% | 43.0% | 50.9% | 43.4% | 50.0% | 30.1% | 10.9% | 6.8% | 8.9% | 10.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 102 | 53.13% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 77 | 40.10% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 6.77% |
| Total: | 192 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 102 | 53.13% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 179 | 93.23% |
ZIP Code 29816 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $1,951,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 184Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $509,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,951,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 36Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29816 is located in Aiken County, South Carolina, within the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12260) and South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 556,877 people, about 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 29816. It covers 0.597 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 556,877Source: Census |
| MSA: | Augusta-Aiken, GA-SC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.597 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3022.17 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29816 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.