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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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina. The area is home to 659 residents, producing a population density of 4,263 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29904 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29904 sits at , while per-capita income is $28,207. The poverty rate stands at 100.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29904 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Beaufort County, so you can benchmark 29904 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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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.

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