| City: | Langley, South Carolina |
| Names to Avoid: | Breeze Hill |
| County: | Aiken County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:11:46 PM |
| Population: | 500 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 803 / 839 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.5120, -81.8651 |
| Land Area: | 0.156 sq mi |
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This isn't inefficiency. It's geography. Communities along the Savannah River have historically relied on whichever post office was easiest to reach, regardless of state lines. Residents from nearby Georgia areas without home delivery cross into Langley for mail service. The number makes sense when you consider that many boxes belong to people who don't live in the 29834 ZIP code at all.
The town itself occupies just 0.16 square miles, one of the smallest land areas for any ZIP code in South Carolina. Most of the 166 occupied households cluster along three streets: Augusta Road (the main route), Old Depot Street, and Bearedge Road. There's one named delivery point—the Postmaster building itself. The median household income sits at $42,500, well below the state average, and the median age of 36.6 reflects a working-age population.
The high PO Box adoption doesn't mean Langley lacks street delivery. The ZIP has one city carrier route serving those three streets. But the post office's regional role is clear: 386 boxes serving 166 local households means the facility draws from a wider radius. For people in unincorporated areas of Aiken County and across the river in Georgia, Langley represents the nearest reliable mail access. The post office functions as a border hub, providing service that transcends ZIP code boundaries and state lines.
The three street names reflect Langley's position as a small border community on the route to Augusta, Georgia. Augusta Road serves as the main corridor, while Old Depot Street hints at the town's railroad history. The limited street count underscores the town's compact footprint of just 0.16 square miles.
ZIP Code 29834 has 500 residents and 166 households (average 3.01 persons per household). The median age is 36.6 years, younger than the state (40.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.8% male and 45.2% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.0%, much higher than the state average of 63.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (14.2%, much lower than the state average of 25.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 500Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 259Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,205.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $26,339Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 166Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $77,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.01Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.08Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,501 | 1,615 | 1,344 | 1,544 | 1,498 | 1,711 | 1,419 | 1,609 | 2,041 | 1,889 | 646 | 827 | 519 | 259 |
| Decennial Census | 1,687 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.6
Male Median Age: 40
Female Median Age: 32.5
| 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 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 20 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 19 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 37 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 39 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 37 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 9 |
| White: | 365 | 77.00% |
| Black: | 71 | 14.98% |
| Hispanic:* | 31 | 6.54% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.63% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.21% |
| Total: | 474 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 274 | 54.80% | 40.0 years |
| Females: | 226 | 45.20% | 32.5 years |
| Total: | 500 | 100% | 36.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 259 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 259 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 259 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $26,339, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $10,536 (28.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,099. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $25,923 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,923). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $26,339, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $26,339 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 20.9%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (60.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,875 | $34,350 | $32,375 | $27,313 | $27,911 | $27,862 | $27,832 | $30,633 | $32,438 | $36,786 | $44,318 | $48,627 | $42,500 | $26,339 |
| Median Family Income | $51,422 | $45,167 | $38,162 | $36,000 | $31,786 | $36,607 | $31,852 | $31,866 | $35,677 | $44,773 | $42,292 | $48,279 | $46,813 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,583 | $10,583 | $11,923 | $11,208 | $11,900 | $13,906 | $18,352 | $20,938 | $0 | $16,759 | $0 | $0 | $23,649 | $25,923 |
| Median Male Income | $39,740 | $40,588 | $38,580 | $39,167 | $33,125 | $43,177 | $43,583 | $45,862 | $45,292 | $43,750 | $37,604 | $40,323 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $39,353 | $28,971 | $21,765 | $26,336 | $26,154 | $22,254 | $27,154 | $25,540 | $25,139 | $25,000 | $16,680 | $0 | $0 | $26,339 |
| Employed: | 91 | 40.81% |
| Unemployed: | 24 | 10.76% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 108 | 48.43% |
| Total: | 223 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7 | 7.69% |
| Service: | 29 | 31.87% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 55 | 60.44% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 91 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $77,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $8,200 (11.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,700. The median gross rent is $745, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $173 (30.24%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86. Of occupied housing, owners make up 25.93% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 74.07% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 45.56%, which is markedly above 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 | $69,300 | $70,400 | $64,400 | $68,900 | $72,000 | $63,000 | $52,800 | $58,000 | $54,800 | $42,900 | $26,300 | $24,700 | $0 | $77,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 76 | 76.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 24 | 24.00% |
| Total: | 100 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $572 | $666 | $813 | $640 | $575 | $576 | $637 | $755 | $831 | $882 | $862 | $1,078 | $733 | $745 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 35 | 25.93% |
| Renter Occupied: | 100 | 74.07% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 135 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 135 | 54.44% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 113 | 45.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 248 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 158 | 63.71% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 90 | 36.29% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 248 | 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 96.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 37.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 6.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (75.00%). College enrollment is 25.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 7 | 3.43% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 197 | 96.57% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 204 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 197 | 96.57% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 161 | 53.31% |
| Public Insurance: | 117 | 38.74% |
| No Insurance: | 24 | 7.95% |
| Total: | 302 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 278 | 92.05% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.0% | 16.1% | 15.5% | 11.1% | 22.0% | 19.9% | 19.6% | 19.9% | 21.7% | 10.7% | 26.9% | 22.5% | 17.0% | 37.5% |
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: | 18 | 75.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 18 | 75.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 18 | 75.00% |
ZIP Code 29834 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 130 people with an annual payroll of $7,714,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 558Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,117,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,714,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 130Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29834 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 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 29834. It covers 0.156 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.156 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 4540390Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Langley CDP; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29834 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 March 1, 2026.