29906 ZIP Code
Beaufort, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29906 |
| City/Town: | Beaufort |
| County: | Beaufort |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,772 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,041 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,676 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,525 |
| Median Home Value: | $217,500 |
| Land Area: | 45.0 sq miles
116.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 8.9 sq miles
23.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.4451, -80.7529 |
Population Information (29906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,772 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,397 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,375 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,946 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,971 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,201 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,383 | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,627 | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,324 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,673 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,355 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,190 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 949 | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,010 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 897 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 246 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $217,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,315 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,525 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,321 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,204 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,424 | 47.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,897 | 52.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,644 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 268 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 977 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,327 | 29.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,508 | 30.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,137 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,984 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,443 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,041 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,146 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,739 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,676 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,463 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,948 | 98.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 196 | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,042 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,456 | 77.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,724 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 734 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,286 | 51.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,380 | 36.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 139 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 18 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,561 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,388 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,342 | 9.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,281 | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,646 | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 866 | 3.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 769 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29906 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 552 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 216 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 775 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,095 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,223 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,166 | 23.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,261 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,271 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 342 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 420 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29906 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,123 | 92.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,094 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 76 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 157 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 602 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29906 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 265 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,021 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 583 | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 102 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,370 | 21.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 488 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 222 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 219 | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,045 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,555 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,165 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 323 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 590 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.3% | 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 (29906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,396 | 86.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,270 | 63.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,856 | 38.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,051 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29906 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,671 | 82.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,486 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,827 | 30.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 313 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 38 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,067 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29906 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,386 | 51.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 254 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 28 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 191 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 441 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 722 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 685 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,780 | 26.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29906 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 121 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,238 | 21.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,106 | 20.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,259 | 21.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,720 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,169 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 464 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 336 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 109 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29906 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 17 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 574 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,628 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,922 | 56.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,197 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 187 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29906 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 712 | 7.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 113 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,390 | 90.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 33 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 36 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29906 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 200 | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,778 | 40.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,628 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,715 | 18.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29906 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 756 | 17.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 258 | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 342 | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 620 | 14.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,085 | 24.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 756 | 17.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 547 | 12.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 60 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,492 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $431 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,315 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.38 |
Households (29906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,321 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,498 | 48.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,554 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,333 | 14.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,985 | 32.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,388 | 36.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,193 | 23.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29906 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,062 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,501 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,794 | 52.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 102 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 377 | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,644 | 40.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29906 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,153 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 540 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 252 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,117 | 43.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,433 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,811 | 25.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,476 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,031 | 11.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,447 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,033 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 287 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,787 | 58.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 959 | 31.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29906 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,791 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,670 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,709 | 46.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,946 | 53.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,308 | 35.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,635 | 95.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 647 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,137 | 175.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,137 | 175.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,137 | 175.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 121 | 18.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 46 | 7.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 757 | 117.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29906 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,826 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,450 | 90.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,376 | 10.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,985 | 8.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 205 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 60 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 126 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29906 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,321 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,103 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Beaufort, SC29906