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Beaufort, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29906

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

21,765
173/sq mi
$68,174
Median income
$265,300
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaufort pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
173
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29906 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 21,765 residents across 125.5 square miles, a density of 173 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29906 reports a modest median household income of $68,174 (7% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,799. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.5%. Housing costs here run $265,300 for a typical home value (17% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,475 a month; 50.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Beaufort County, letting you compare 29906 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 29906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaufort, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29906.

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 29906, 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

21,765

Population

125.5

Area (sq mi)

173

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29906?

30.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 55.2%
African American 31.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$68,174

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$31,799

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29906 ranks nationally

Beaufort, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,174 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,787

Total Housing Units

9,862

Occupied Units

925

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.8%
Renter 49.2%

$265,300

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,475

Median Rent

1998

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

+16.4%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29906 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 161
2021 +14.8% 185
2022 +31.7% 244
2023 +3.4% 252
2024 +16.4% 293

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 422 business establishments in ZIP 29906, employing approximately 4,712 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,115,000.

422

Businesses

4,712

Employees

$185.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 81 19.2%
Construction 59 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 56 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 48 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 5.9%
Finance and insurance 22 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 20 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.8%
Manufacturing 12 2.8%
Wholesale trade 9 2.1%
Educational services 7 1.7%
Information 6 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 29906 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 29906 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 29906 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 29906 ranks #6 of 7 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
29904 Beaufort, SC 659 2.0 mi
29935 Port Royal, SC 3,685 5.4 mi
29902 Beaufort, SC 14,779 5.8 mi
29907 Beaufort, SC 12,570 8.3 mi
29940 Seabrook, SC 3,967 7.8 mi
29941 Sheldon, SC 497 7.6 mi
29905 Parris Island, SC 3,054 7.6 mi
29909 Okatie, SC 16,394 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Beaufort County

29910 standard
Bluffton, SC
Pop: 33,954
29926 standard
Hilton Head Island, SC
Pop: 23,742
29909 standard
Okatie, SC
Pop: 16,394
29928 standard
Hilton Head Island, SC
Pop: 16,110
29902 standard
Beaufort, SC
Pop: 14,779
29907 standard
Beaufort, SC
Pop: 12,570

Related Areas

Beaufort County Beaufort, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29906 in? ▼
ZIP code 29906 (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 29906? ▼
ZIP code 29906 in Beaufort, SC has a population of 21,765 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29906 is $68,174, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29906 is $265,300, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29906 is White at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29906? ▼
ZIP code 29906 has 422 business establishments employing approximately 4,712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29906 are: Retail trade (81), Construction (59), Other services (except public administration) (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29906 increased by 16.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 29906? ▼
In ZIP code 29906, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 29906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29906 is 25.5 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 29906? ▼
In ZIP code 29906, approximately 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29906 is 11.3% 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.