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Beaufort, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29904

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

659
4,263/sq mi
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 29904 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, home to just 659 residents across 0.2 square miles, a density of 4,263 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 29904, but per-capita income is $28,207. Local economic indicators show a 100.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; 0.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Beaufort County, letting you compare 29904 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 →

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 29904, 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

659

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

4,263

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29904?

21.5

Median Age

93.4%

Male

6.6%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 54.8%
African American 11.4%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%

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?

$28,207

Per Capita Income

100.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9

Total Housing Units

9

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 29904, employing approximately 225 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,638,000.

23

Businesses

225

Employees

$16.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 65.2%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29904 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 29904 ranks #8 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 Code City Population Distance
29906 Beaufort, SC 21,765 2.0 mi
29935 Port Royal, SC 3,685 5.3 mi
29902 Beaufort, SC 14,779 5.7 mi
29940 Seabrook, SC 3,967 6.7 mi
29907 Beaufort, SC 12,570 6.4 mi
29905 Parris Island, SC 3,054 7.6 mi
29941 Sheldon, SC 497 8.1 mi
29909 Okatie, SC 16,394 11.3 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
29902 standard
Beaufort, SC
Pop: 14,779

Related Areas

Beaufort County Beaufort, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29904 in? ▼
ZIP code 29904 (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 29904? ▼
ZIP code 29904 in Beaufort, SC has a population of 659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29904? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29904 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29904? ▼
ZIP code 29904 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29904? ▼
In ZIP code 29904, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29904? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29904 is 100.0% 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.