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Aiken city, SC
ZIP 29801 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Aiken city, SC (29801)
Median Income
$55,032
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+1,203
Wealth inflow
Population
30,088
Unemployment
5.0%
1.3pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,203 for ZIP 29801 (Aiken city, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 29801 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 5.2%, median income rose 8.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.9%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,032 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| Establishments | 785 |
| Employees | 12,484 |