ZIP Code 29847 in Trenton, SC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Trenton, South Carolina
Names to Avoid:
Eureka
Counties:Edgefield County[Primary]
Aiken County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:48:05 PM
Population:5,302 [See All]
Area Codes:803 / 839
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.7001, -81.8500
Land Area:90.312 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 29847 has 5,302 residents and 1,966 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 43.4 years, slightly older than the state (40.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.2% male and 46.8% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (52.5%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (36.0%, much higher than the state average of 25.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.0%) and national averages (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:5,302Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,925Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,720Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:58.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$69,219Source: Census ACS
Households:1,966Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$179,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.47Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.25Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,6434,8394,5134,7094,7584,6734,9575,5065,2894,9365,0455,0604,925
Decennial Census5,480------------------5,302------
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: 43.4

Male Median Age: 41.1

Female Median Age: 45.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male122137179147204197202190175181219205220149150636220
Female1131381501531221191041601321601572101931841691066743
Total23527532930032631630635030734137641541333331916912963
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,78650.56%
Black:1,90934.65%
Hispanic:*4758.62%
Asian:170.31%
American Indian:180.33%
Hawaiian:20.04%
Other:3035.50%
Total:5,510100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,82253.23%41.1 years
Females:2,48046.77%45.9 years
Total:5,302100%43.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:4,75396.51%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:701.42%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:340.69%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:682.07%
Total Population:4,925100%
Total Native Population:4,82397.93%
Total Foreign-born Population:1022.07%
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 $69,219, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,973 (37.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,433. Family households earn a median of $92,879 versus $16,611 for nonfamily households (a difference of $76,268). By gender, male median income is $48,580 and female is $46,363, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,217 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.5%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (27.3%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$50,246$39,706$43,477$43,045$44,676$46,781$46,922$44,471$40,786$53,250$55,000$56,250$69,219
Median Family Income$53,911$50,335$50,655$50,284$46,591$51,071$51,167$48,929$54,250$76,813$81,111$78,641$92,879
Median NonFamily Income$29,821$31,125$35,369$28,804$31,875$35,100$27,036$24,315$22,113$22,868$20,476$23,021$16,611
Median Male Income$34,258$32,264$35,258$39,255$37,664$48,010$49,539$39,046$36,440$52,216$50,441$44,236$48,580
Median Female Income$29,654$24,353$29,306$32,235$35,603$37,349$38,164$42,667$40,093$40,226$40,480$43,980$46,363
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:2,30055.50%
Unemployed:1112.68%
Not In Labor Force:1,73341.82%
Total:4,144100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:42118.30%
Service:38216.61%
Sales and Office:49721.61%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:37116.13%
Production, transportation, and material moving:62927.35%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,300100%
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 $179,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $94,000 (110.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $91,300. The median gross rent is $794, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $210 (35.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.34% (49.96% with a mortgage, 50.04% free-and-clear) and renters 15.66% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.98%, 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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$85,200$84,100$80,700$81,900$77,200$83,500$87,000$87,200$87,900$122,600$117,200$111,500$179,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2710.31%
$500 to $999:10540.08%
$1,000 to $1,499:3513.36%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:93.44%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:155.73%
No Rent:7127.10%
Total:262100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$584$605$615$670$661$831$778$761$686$785$811$831$794
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):70542.14%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):70642.20%
Renter Occupied:26215.66%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,673100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,67381.02%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):39218.98%
Total Housing Units:2,065100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:1,16956.61%
Multi-Family Units:592.86%
Other Units:83740.53%
Total Housing Units:2,065100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.90% 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 86.20%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (31.94%). College enrollment is 26.01%, which is on par with the state rate (24.90%), 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)


Less than 9th grade:752.12%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:41311.69%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,19133.71%
Some college, no degree:87924.88%
Associate's degree:44812.68%
Bachelor's degree:3199.03%
Graduate or professional degree:2085.89%
Total:3,533100%
High school or higher:3,04586.19%
Bachelor's degree or higher:52714.92%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:2,96060.71%
Public Insurance:1,44329.59%
No Insurance:4739.70%
Total:4,876100%
Has Health Insurance:4,40390.30%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.8%21.2%19.7%12.7%14.5%12.8%11.9%9.7%9.8%6.2%7.7%10.3%12.7%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:415.18%
Kindergarten:475.93%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):24530.93%
High school (grades 9-12):25331.94%
College or graduate school:20626.01%
Total:792100%
Early Childhood:8811.11%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):54568.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29847 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 53 business establishments, employing about 1,768 people with an annual payroll of $116,386,000. USPS data shows 2,316 residential mailboxes and 74 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,316Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:74Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,518Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,039Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:53Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$27,057,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$116,386,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,768Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29847 is located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, within the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12260) and South Carolina's 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 618,022 people, about 0.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 29847. It covers 90.312 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.081 sq mi.

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:90.312 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.081 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02,03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3022.17, 5268.28 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4572520Source: Census
Place Name:Trenton town; South CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29848 | | 29846

Schools in ZIP Code 29847


ZIP Code 29847 is in the Edgefield County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Trenton High 84 Greenhouse Road
Trenton, SC 29847
Douglas Elementary 215 South East Diggs Road
Trenton, SC 29847
District: Edgefield County School District
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy 69 Nicholson Road
Trenton, SC 29847
Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy 1296 Columbia Rd
Johnston, SC 29832
District: Private SchoolNearby
Second Baptist Christian Preparatory School 353 Laurens St
Aiken, SC 29801
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mead Hall Episcopal School 129 Pendleton St Sw
Aiken, SC 29801
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29847


University Of South Carolina Aiken 471 University Pkwy
Aiken, SC 29801
Type: Post Secondary
Aiken Technical College 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway
Graniteville, SC 29829
Type: Post Secondary
Aiken School Of Cosmetology And Barbering 225 Richland Ave East
Aiken, SC 29801
Type: Post Secondary
Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology-North Augusta 1113 Knox Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
Type: Post Secondary
Augusta University 1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Augusta 3241 Washington Road
Augusta, GA 30907-4122
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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