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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 29842 has 8,066 residents and 3,220 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, about the same as the state (40.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.8%, much lower than the state average of 63.4%) and Black or African American (31.9%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	8,066Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	7,727Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	9,302Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	195.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$58,259Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,220Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$112,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.21Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,977	8,908	9,236	8,569	8,213	7,844	7,293	7,462	7,395	7,778	7,673	7,896	7,727
Decennial Census	7,675	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	8,066	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.2

Male Median Age: 39.7

Female Median Age: 42

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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	217	229	328	264	216	207	255	217	173	236	250	320	291	254	184	97	61	41
Female	214	243	270	214	235	261	308	236	281	227	269	357	335	284	186	152	86	68
Total	431	472	598	478	451	468	563	453	454	463	519	677	626	538	370	249	147	109

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	4,420	53.66%
Black:	2,573	31.24%
Hispanic:*	761	9.24%
Asian:	25	0.30%
American Indian:	49	0.59%
Hawaiian:	7	0.08%
Other:	402	4.88%
Total:	8,237	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	3,840	47.61%	39.7 years
Females:	4,226	52.39%	42.0 years
Total:	8,066	100%	41.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	7,093	91.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	89	1.15%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	237	3.07%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	308	7.05%
Total Population:	7,727	100%
Total Native Population:	7,182	92.95%
Total Foreign-born Population:	545	7.05%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $58,259, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $21,613 (59.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,826. Family households earn a median of $61,492 versus $27,468 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,024). By gender, male median income is $56,639 and female is $35,233, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $21,406 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.5%, which is higher than the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Service (24.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$36,646	$31,825	$30,537	$32,143	$31,552	$32,018	$36,308	$39,750	$41,433	$34,864	$44,186	$56,816	$58,259
Median Family Income	$44,725	$36,318	$34,522	$34,974	$36,707	$38,288	$42,113	$45,278	$48,288	$48,323	$45,805	$58,815	$61,492
Median NonFamily Income	$29,868	$28,910	$27,097	$30,436	$25,609	$23,558	$22,857	$25,056	$24,113	$15,692	$22,348	$28,003	$27,468
Median Male Income	$40,221	$37,092	$40,848	$37,428	$37,639	$36,952	$37,089	$36,250	$37,857	$41,250	$43,125	$56,613	$56,639
Median Female Income	$25,317	$24,638	$26,599	$27,401	$25,842	$29,300	$29,773	$29,418	$29,583	$30,383	$31,214	$33,967	$35,233

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,833	60.29%
Unemployed:	394	6.20%
Not In Labor Force:	2,131	33.52%
Total:	6,358	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	936	24.42%
Service:	948	24.73%
Sales and Office:	742	19.36%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	451	11.77%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	756	19.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,833	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $112,700, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $45,400 (67.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,000. The median gross rent is $860, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $198 (29.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.48% (48.23% with a mortgage, 51.77% free-and-clear) and renters 19.52% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.91%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$67,300	$69,300	$76,100	$74,200	$74,300	$85,400	$87,700	$89,500	$91,700	$89,100	$96,100	$108,400	$112,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	118	19.77%
$500 to $999:	237	39.70%
$1,000 to $1,499:	158	26.47%
$1,500 to $1,999:	11	1.84%
$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:	73	12.23%
Total:	597	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$662	$667	$649	$572	$547	$643	$653	$704	$729	$715	$721	$851	$860

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,187	38.82%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,274	41.66%
Renter Occupied:	597	19.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,058	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,058	86.09%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	494	13.91%
Total Housing Units:	3,552	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,105	59.26%
Multi-Family Units:	227	6.39%
Other Units:	1,220	34.35%
Total Housing Units:	3,552	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 13.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 8.40%, which is on par with the state rate (10.10%), down 14.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.60 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 elementary (48.63%). College enrollment is 25.38%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	395	7.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	561	10.50%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,023	37.86%
Some college, no degree:	1,174	21.97%
Associate's degree:	452	8.46%
Bachelor's degree:	424	7.93%
Graduate or professional degree:	315	5.89%
Total:	5,344	100%
High school or higher:	4,388	82.11%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	739	13.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	4,487	50.71%
Public Insurance:	3,635	41.08%
No Insurance:	726	8.21%
Total:	8,848	100%
Has Health Insurance:	8,122	91.79%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	22.4%	28.9%	31.4%	29.1%	26.2%	25.7%	22.4%	16.9%	13.0%	13.1%	10.8%	5.6%	8.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	17	1.04%
Kindergarten:	68	4.15%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	797	48.63%
High school (grades 9-12):	341	20.81%
College or graduate school:	416	25.38%
Total:	1,639	100%
Early Childhood:	85	5.19%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,206	73.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Beech Island, South Carolina
City Alias:	Clearwater
County:	Aiken County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:47:55 PM
Population:	8,066 [See All]
Area Codes:	803 / 839
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.4446, -81.8681
Land Area:	41.357 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/29842/zip-code-29842.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	3,721Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	175Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,666Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,346Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	41Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	122Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$59,643,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$249,048,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,969Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	12260Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	618,022Source: Census
MSA:	Augusta-Aiken, GA-SC MSASource: Census
Land Area:	41.357 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.665 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:	4504915Source: Census
Place Name:	Beech Island CDP; South CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 29842 in Beech Island, SC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 29842

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29842

Sources & References