PlainZIP

Port Royal, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29935

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

3,685
620/sq mi
$76,544
Median income
$263,700
Median home value
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Royal pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
620
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29935 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29935 covers 5.9 square miles in Port Royal, Beaufort County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,685 residents on file, a density of 620 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29935 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,544 (20% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $40,332. Poverty here runs at 13.1%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $263,700 (17% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,404 monthly, and 36.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is -. To put 29935 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Beaufort County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 29935

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Royal, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29935.

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 29935, Port Royal, 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

3,685

Population

5.9

Area (sq mi)

620

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 29935?

38.8

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 51.6%
African American 29.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$76,544

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$40,332

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29935 ranks nationally

Port Royal, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,544 Top 43% higher than 57% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,078

Total Housing Units

1,779

Occupied Units

299

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.3%
Renter 63.7%

$263,700

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,404

Median Rent

1991

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29935 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.8% 212
2021 +13.5% 240
2022 +16.1% 279
2023 +20.0% 335
2024 +11.7% 374

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 121 business establishments in ZIP 29935, employing approximately 1,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,016,000.

121

Businesses

1,239

Employees

$41.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 19.0%
Health care and social assistance 21 17.4%
Accommodation and food services 16 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 10.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.8%
Finance and insurance 6 5.0%
Construction 5 4.1%

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 29935 vs 29902 →

ZIP 29935 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 29935 ranks #5 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 29935 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 29935 ranks #3 of 5 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
29902 Beaufort, SC 14,779 0.4 mi
29905 Parris Island, SC 3,054 2.3 mi
29904 Beaufort, SC 659 5.3 mi
29906 Beaufort, SC 21,765 5.4 mi
29907 Beaufort, SC 12,570 7.0 mi
29920 Saint Helena Island, SC 9,481 8.6 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 Port Royal, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29935 in? ▼
ZIP code 29935 (Port Royal) 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 29935? ▼
ZIP code 29935 in Port Royal, SC has a population of 3,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29935? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29935 is $76,544, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29935? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29935 is $263,700, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29935? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29935 is White at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29935? ▼
ZIP code 29935 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 1,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29935? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29935 are: Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (21), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29935? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29935 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. 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 29935? ▼
In ZIP code 29935, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29935? ▼
In ZIP code 29935, approximately 36.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29935? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29935 is 13.1% 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.