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 High-density area
- $76,544
- Median income Near-median income area
- $263,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29935 (Port Royal, SC) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 335.2 in 2023 to 374.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,332. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $263,700 (17% above the average South Carolina ZIP), with only 36.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,404.
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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Beaufort County, so 29935 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 29935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Royal, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29935.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 29935?
38.8
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
8.9%
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?
$76,544
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$40,332
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29935 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Port Royal, 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)
$76,544 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
2,078housing units
2,078
Total Housing Units
1,779
Occupied Units
299
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,700
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 29906
Beaufort (29906)
21,765 residents
- 29902
Beaufort (29902)
14,779 residents
- 29907
Beaufort (29907)
12,570 residents
- 29920
Saint Helena Island (29920)
9,481 residents
- 29935 3,685
Port Royal (29935)
3,685 residents
- 29905 3,054
Parris Island (29905)
3,054 residents
- 29904 659
Beaufort (29904)
659 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29935 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29935 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29907
Beaufort (29907)
$97,446 median income
- 29920
Saint Helena Island (29920)
$77,744 median income
- 29935
Port Royal (29935)
$76,544 median income
- 29902
Beaufort (29902)
$69,752 median income
- 29906
Beaufort (29906)
$68,174 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29935, 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 (3,685 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 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.
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