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Beaufort, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29902

Beaufort County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,779
307/sq mi
$69,752
Median income
$349,100
Median home value
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaufort pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
307
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29902 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29902 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, home to 14,779 residents across 48.2 square miles, a density of 307 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29902 reports a modest median household income of $69,752 (9% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $38,526. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. Median home value sits at $349,100 (54% above the state average), median rent at $1,513 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Beaufort County, letting you compare 29902 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 29902

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaufort, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29902.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29902, Beaufort, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,779

Population

48.2

Area (sq mi)

307

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29902?

31.8

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 64.3%
African American 21.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,752

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$38,526

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29902 ranks nationally

Beaufort, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,752 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,357

Total Housing Units

6,370

Occupied Units

987

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$349,100

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$1,513

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

345

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+245%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29902 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +245% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 201
2021 +13.6% 228
2022 +21.1% 276
2023 +16.9% 323
2024 +7.0% 345

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 572 business establishments in ZIP 29902, employing approximately 6,323 people with a combined annual payroll of $327,652,000.

572

Businesses

6,323

Employees

$327.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 98 17.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 83 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 76 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 61 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 58 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 8.6%
Construction 42 7.3%
Finance and insurance 41 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.4%
Wholesale trade 11 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.6%
Manufacturing 5 0.9%
Information 5 0.9%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 29902 vs 29935 →

ZIP 29902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29902 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29902 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29935 Port Royal, SC 3,685 0.4 mi
29905 Parris Island, SC 3,054 1.9 mi
29904 Beaufort, SC 659 5.7 mi
29906 Beaufort, SC 21,765 5.8 mi
29920 Saint Helena Island, SC 9,481 8.5 mi
29907 Beaufort, SC 12,570 7.3 mi
29926 Hilton Head Island, SC 23,742 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Beaufort County

29910 standard
Bluffton, SC
Pop: 33,954
29926 standard
Hilton Head Island, SC
Pop: 23,742
29906 standard
Beaufort, SC
Pop: 21,765
29909 standard
Okatie, SC
Pop: 16,394
29928 standard
Hilton Head Island, SC
Pop: 16,110
29907 standard
Beaufort, SC
Pop: 12,570

Related Areas

Beaufort County Beaufort, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29902 in? ▼
ZIP code 29902 (Beaufort) is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Beaufort County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/beaufort-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29902? ▼
ZIP code 29902 in Beaufort, SC has a population of 14,779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29902? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29902 is $69,752, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29902? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29902 is $349,100, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29902? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29902 is White at 64.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29902? ▼
ZIP code 29902 has 572 business establishments employing approximately 6,323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29902? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29902 are: Retail trade (98), Professional, scientific, and technical services (83), Health care and social assistance (76). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29902? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29902 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 245%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29902? ▼
In ZIP code 29902, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29902? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29902 is 18.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29902? ▼
In ZIP code 29902, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29902? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29902 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.