ZIP Code 29834

With a median household income of $26,339 in ZIP 29834, near Aiken, per-person earnings come to $17,541 — a level that keeps daily spending decisions tight. A home valued at $77,500 carries a county property tax rate of 0.41%, so the annual tax bill stays near $318, a comparatively gentle hit on ownership costs. Sales tax, however, runs 8.00% on purchases, which adds up quickly on everyday goods when income is limited. Housing costs here sit well below what many parts of the country command, but the combination of low wages and a full sales tax rate means each dollar stretches carefully.