29902 ZIP Code
Beaufort, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29902 |
| City/Town: | Beaufort |
| County: | Beaufort |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,999 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,228 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,855 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,889 |
| Median Home Value: | $306,000 |
| Land Area: | 18.1 sq miles
47.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 11.0 sq miles
28.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.3176, -80.6822 |
Population Information (29902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,999 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,588 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,411 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,416 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 743 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 658 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,184 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,833 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,080 | 18.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,610 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,567 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,467 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 771 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,684 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 786 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 200 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $306,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,114 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,889 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,840 | 84.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,049 | 15.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,771 | 64.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,069 | 35.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,165 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 198 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 396 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,008 | 26.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,684 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,105 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,076 | 18.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,698 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29902 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,228 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,727 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,082 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,855 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,290 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,969 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 268 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,811 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,211 | 74.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 903 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 845 | 12.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,022 | 70.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,608 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 502 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 538 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,322 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 984 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,497 | 8.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 656 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 245 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 499 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29902 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 216 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 246 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 380 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 488 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 793 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 870 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 851 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 942 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 498 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 556 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29902 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,339 | 91.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 954 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 88 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 485 | 7.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 82 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 942 | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29902 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 481 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 493 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 223 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,071 | 15.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 240 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 127 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 342 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 904 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,629 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 764 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 428 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 267 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,034 | 76.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,407 | 61.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,253 | 30.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,370 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29902 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,514 | 77.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,033 | 34.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,777 | 30.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 307 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 89 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 558 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29902 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,084 | 73.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 432 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 89 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 446 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 427 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 59 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 57 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 295 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29902 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 609 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 853 | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 957 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 958 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,377 | 20.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 337 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 975 | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 239 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 524 | 7.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29902 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 117 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 387 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,824 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,334 | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,060 | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 167 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29902 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,306 | 22.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 61 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,409 | 75.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 39 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29902 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 320 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,590 | 27.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,934 | 50.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 996 | 17.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29902 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 48 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 75 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 408 | 10.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 628 | 16.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 676 | 17.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,179 | 31.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 629 | 16.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 128 | 3.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29902 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,703 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $589 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,114 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.38 |
Households (29902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,840 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,932 | 50.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,163 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 925 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,801 | 30.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,880 | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,886 | 32.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29902 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,333 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,387 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,257 | 44.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 212 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 447 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,806 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29902 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,516 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 217 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 179 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,161 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 340 | 13.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 619 | 24.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,752 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,536 | 13.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,404 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,715 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 200 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 845 | 49.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 670 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29902 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,783 | 81.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,119 | 18.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,341 | 43.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,608 | 51.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,495 | 47.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 170 | 5.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,007 | 94.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 238 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 992 | 416.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 992 | 416.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 992 | 416.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 153 | 64.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 10.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 10.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 409 | 171.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 6.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29902 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,583 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,100 | 90.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,483 | 9.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 896 | 5.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 136 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 400 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 51 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29902 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,840 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,534 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Beaufort, SC29902