How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29801?

The typical home in 29801 is worth $218,132, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 29801?

Home values in 29801 are up 2.9% over the past year, and up 2.4% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 29801?

A typical home in 29801 rents for about $1,726 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.5%.

What is the property tax rate in 29801?

The effective property tax rate in 29801 is 0.4% — roughly $904 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 29801 has a population of 31,108 and a median household income of $59,573.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29801

Aiken County · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Typical home value

$218,132^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +2.9%
5-year / yr: +2.4%
10-year / yr: +4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -23.2%
vs metro: +4.2%
vs state: -3.7%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 29801 is worth $218,132 — 4.2% above the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,726 a month — a 9.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,726^[2]
Gross yield: 9.5%^[2]
Cap rate: 5.7%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.4%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $904^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Aiken County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Moderate^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Not Applicable
Wildfire: Relatively Low
Drought: Relatively Low
Heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Tornado: Relatively Moderate
Earthquake: Relatively Low
Winter weather: Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population: 31,108^[3]
Median household income: $59,573^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Aiken County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +846^[5]
Moved in: 4,973
Moved out: 4,127

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 8
Elementary: 4
Middle: 2
High: 2

Aiken High
High · Grades 9–12 · Aiken 01
1,254 students
East Aiken School of the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Aiken 01
542 students
Aiken Intermediate
Middle · Grades 6 · Aiken 01
482 students
J. D. Lever Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Aiken 01
463 students
Oakwood-Windsor Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Aiken 01
445 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield9.5%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.7%

Annual rent$20,709

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,103

Loan principal$174,506

Down payment$43,626

Total interest paid$222,573

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio0.79

Monthly cost to own$1,359

Monthly rent$1,726

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 33rd percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 75th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 22nd percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

5th for highest rental yield in SCView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29801?: The typical home in 29801 is worth $218,132, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29801?: Home values in 29801 are up 2.9% over the past year, and up 2.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29801?: A typical home in 29801 rents for about $1,726 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 29801?: The effective property tax rate in 29801 is 0.4% — roughly $904 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29801?: ZIP code 29801 has a population of 31,108 and a median household income of $59,573.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

30815 vs 29801 →
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA
Typical home
$219,891
Gross yield
8.4%
29824 vs 29801 →
Edgefield, SC
Typical home
$220,149
Gross yield
—
30816
Keysville, GA
Typical home
$214,752
Gross yield
—
29841
North Augusta, SC
Typical home
$226,490
Gross yield
7.2%
29847
Trenton, SC
Typical home
$209,478
Gross yield
—
30808
Dearing, GA
Typical home
$209,267
Gross yield
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