29166 ZIP Code – Ward, South Carolina
29166 is a small ZIP code in Ward, South Carolina, part of Saluda County with a population of approximately 743 residents. The median household income is $63,333 — near the South Carolina average and near the national average. At $131,400, median home values run well below the national average, with 72.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $654 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.2%, well below the national average. About 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 14.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 46.1, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 29832, 29129, 29006.
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ZIP 29166 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29166 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 743 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $131k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $654 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.7% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.7% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29832 – Johnston
- 29129 – Ridge Spring
- 29006 – Batesburg
- 29105 – Monetta
- 29138 – Saluda
- 29070 – Leesville
- 29847 – Trenton
- 29824 – Edgefield
- 29805 – Aiken
- 29054 – Gilbert
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29832 | JOHNSTON | 5,514 | $45,437 |
| 29129 | RIDGE SPRING | 4,311 | $56,875 |
| 29006 | BATESBURG | 9,255 | $52,588 |
| 29105 | MONETTA | 1,198 | Not provided |
| 29138 | SALUDA | 9,851 | $39,607 |