Okatie, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29909
Beaufort County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,394
- 115/sq mi High-density area
- $91,294
- Median income Above-median income area
- $453,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Okatie pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 115
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29909 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29909 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Okatie, Beaufort County, South Carolina, home to 16,394 residents across 142.6 square miles, a density of 115 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29909 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,294 (43% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,147. The poverty rate is 5.7%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $453,300 (100% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 91.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,181.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Beaufort County, so 29909 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 29909
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Okatie, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29909.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29909, Okatie, 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
16,394
Population
142.6
Area (sq mi)
115
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29909?
69.0
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
6.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$91,294
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$58,147
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29909 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Okatie, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$91,294 Top 10% higher than 90% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,056housing units
13,056
Total Housing Units
11,994
Occupied Units
1,062
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$453,300
Median Home Value
+100% vs state ZIP avg
$2,181
Median Rent
2005
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29909 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 141 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 162 |
| 2022 | +5.0% | 170 |
| 2023 | +30.6% | 222 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 223 |
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 321 business establishments in ZIP 29909, employing approximately 2,355 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,922,000.
321
Businesses
2,355
Employees
$127.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 16.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 40 | 12.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 29909 vs 29910 →
ZIP 29909 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29910
Bluffton (29910)
33,954 residents
- 29926
Hilton Head Island (29926)
23,742 residents
- 29906
Beaufort (29906)
21,765 residents
- 29909
Okatie (29909)
16,394 residents
- 29936 13,354
Ridgeland (29936)
13,354 residents
- 29904 659
Beaufort (29904)
659 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29909 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29909 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29910
Bluffton (29910)
$98,912 median income
- 29926
Hilton Head Island (29926)
$97,948 median income
- 29909
Okatie (29909)
$91,294 median income
- 29906
Beaufort (29906)
$68,174 median income
- 29936
Ridgeland (29936)
$48,986 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29909 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29909, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,394 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29909 in?
ZIP code 29909 (Okatie) 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 29909?
ZIP code 29909 in Okatie, SC has a population of 16,394 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29909?
The median household income in ZIP 29909 is $91,294, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29909?
The median home value in ZIP 29909 is $453,300, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29909?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29909 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29909?
ZIP code 29909 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 2,355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29909?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29909 are: Health care and social assistance (54), Professional, scientific, and technical services (50), Construction (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29909?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29909 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 29909?
In ZIP code 29909, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.1% 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 29909?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29909 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29909?
In ZIP code 29909, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29909?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29909 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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