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Aiken, SC — ZIP 29803

Population: 40,699 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29803 (Aiken, SC) is $319,770 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $233,900 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,343/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$319,770

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$319,770
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+75.1%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$319,934
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$233,900
Median list price
$194,950
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+8.8%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
320
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
83

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,343/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$980/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,060/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Millbrook Elementary, Chukker Creek Elementary, Aiken Elementary, M. B. Kennedy Middle, South Aiken High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Clearwater Finishing (7.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
23
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,355
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,242

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Harman Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL, AUGUSTA VA MEDICAL CENTER, EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,250 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
13.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,254
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
82.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,573
Average weekly wage
$1,180
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,471

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 29803State medianUS median
Median home value$319,770$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$233,900$290,675$325,000
Median days on market42 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,343/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,254$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 29803?
$319,770.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29803?
$233,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29803?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29803?
Typical rent: $1,343/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29803?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, heatWave.
Is ZIP 29803 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29803?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29803?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29803?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29803?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29803 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29803?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29803?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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