Bluffton, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29910
Beaufort County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,954
- 127/sq mi High-density area
- $98,912
- Median income Above-median income area
- $487,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bluffton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 127
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29910 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29910 (Bluffton, SC) fell -4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.0 in 2023 to 235.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29910 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bluffton, Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 33,954 residents across 266.9 square miles, a density of 127 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29910 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,912 (55% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,199. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $487,000 (115% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 77.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,073.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Beaufort County, so 29910 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 29910
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bluffton, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29910.
- Construction
Construction
335 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
279 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
191 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
163 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
149 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 29910, Bluffton, 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
33,954
Population
266.9
Area (sq mi)
127
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29910?
43.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
9.0%
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?
$98,912
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$58,199
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29910 ranks nationally
Bluffton, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$98,912 Top 20% higher than 80% of 30,318 US 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
22,774housing units
22,774
Total Housing Units
21,056
Occupied Units
1,718
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$487,000
Median Home Value
+115% vs state ZIP avg
$2,073
Median Rent
2007
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
-4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29910 have decreased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 151 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 174 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 203 |
| 2023 | +21.2% | 246 |
| 2024 | -4.2% | 236 |
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 1,828 business establishments in ZIP 29910, employing approximately 16,076 people with a combined annual payroll of $721,649,000.
1,828
Businesses
16,076
Employees
$721.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 335 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 279 | 15.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 191 | 10.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 163 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 149 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 146 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 142 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 140 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 85 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 33 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 1.6% |
| Information | 27 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.3% |
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 29910 vs 29915 →
ZIP 29910 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
- 29909
Okatie (29909)
16,394 residents
- 29928
Hilton Head Island (29928)
16,110 residents
- 29915 416
Daufuskie Island (29915)
416 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29910 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29910 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29915
Daufuskie Island (29915)
$156,090 median income
- 29910
Bluffton (29910)
$98,912 median income
- 29926
Hilton Head Island (29926)
$97,948 median income
- 29928
Hilton Head Island (29928)
$97,576 median income
- 29909
Okatie (29909)
$91,294 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29910 ranks #2 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 29910, 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 (33,954 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 29910 in?
ZIP code 29910 (Bluffton) 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 29910?
ZIP code 29910 in Bluffton, SC has a population of 33,954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29910?
The median household income in ZIP 29910 is $98,912, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29910?
The median home value in ZIP 29910 is $487,000, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29910?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29910 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29910?
ZIP code 29910 has 1,828 business establishments employing approximately 16,076 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29910?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29910 are: Construction (335), Retail trade (279), Professional, scientific, and technical services (191). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29910?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29910 decreased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 29910?
In ZIP code 29910, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% 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 29910?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29910 is 26.3 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 29910?
In ZIP code 29910, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29910?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29910 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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