What to know about ZIP 29839
ZIP code 29839 covers ZIP 29839 with a population of about 5,897.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the AUGUSTA media market.
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ZIP Code 29839 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,897
Density
N/A
Median income
$53,628
-29% vs US avg
Home value
$128,000
-63% vs US avg
Median rent
$927
-20% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29839
Income and economy in ZIP 29839
Median household income in ZIP 29839 is about $53,628 — about 29% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.0%; unemployment rate near 3.6%; 17.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Food services, and Retail trade; about 8.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 29839
Median home value is about $128,000 — about 63% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $927 (about 20% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 51.0% (about 14.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29839, a household would need roughly $35,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $822. That sits below the local median household income ($53,628), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.