29920 ZIP Code
Saint Helena Island, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29920 |
| City/Town: | Saint Helena Island |
| County: | Beaufort |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,482 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,025 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,661 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,045 |
| Median Home Value: | $288,500 |
| Land Area: | 97.6 sq miles
252.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 45.3 sq miles
117.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.3642, -80.5536 |
Population Information (29920 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,482 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,426 | 51.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,056 | 48.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 54.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 627 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 349 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 577 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 391 | 3.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 661 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 820 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 593 | 5.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,348 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 843 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,022 | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,262 | 21.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 769 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 220 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29920 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $288,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $979 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,045 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,323 | 61.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,722 | 38.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,814 | 88.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 509 | 11.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29920 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,877 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 291 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 628 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,436 | 30.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,527 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 434 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,159 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,402 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29920 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,025 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,712 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,759 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,661 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29920 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,051 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,977 | 98.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 43 | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,767 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,268 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 485 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 220 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29920 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,548 | 43.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,960 | 47.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 42 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 526 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 406 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 592 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 651 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 581 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29920 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 171 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 355 | 8.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 284 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 178 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 465 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 882 | 20.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 688 | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 662 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 251 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 387 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29920 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,092 | 77.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 462 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 14 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 35 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 22 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 292 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29920 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 200 | 5.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 425 | 10.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 447 | 11.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 29 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 361 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 118 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 79 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 145 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 503 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 857 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 362 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 381 | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 70 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29920 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.3% | 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 (29920 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,366 | 89.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,168 | 58.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,351 | 51.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,085 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29920 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,402 | 55.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,582 | 59.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,068 | 47.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 308 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 101 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 429 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29920 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,030 | 57.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 197 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 43 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 59 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 18 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 158 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 100 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,410 | 34.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29920 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 606 | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,792 | 25.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,087 | 29.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,366 | 19.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 851 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 112 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 134 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 65 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29920 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 92 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 240 | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,442 | 20.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,656 | 51.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,309 | 18.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 306 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29920 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 76 | 1.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 290 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,916 | 90.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29920 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 200 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,483 | 34.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,986 | 45.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 654 | 15.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29920 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 456 | 12.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 282 | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 549 | 14.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 169 | 4.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 533 | 14.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 937 | 24.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 712 | 18.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 176 | 4.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29920 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,484 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $528 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $979 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.38 |
Households (29920 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,323 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,143 | 49.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 269 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 927 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,062 | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 846 | 19.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,373 | 54.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29920 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,733 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,711 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,291 | 48.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 252 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 391 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 920 | 19.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29920 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,781 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 449 | 25.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 129 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 652 | 36.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 317 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 234 | 13.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29920 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,635 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 945 | 10.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,451 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,955 | 18.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 7 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 947 | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,001 | 51.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29920 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,126 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,322 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 848 | 64.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 474 | 35.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 365 | 27.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29920 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,849 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 37 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 633 | 1710.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 633 | 1710.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 633 | 1710.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 216.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 514 | 1389.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 21.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29920 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,855 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,185 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 670 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 568 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 78 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29920 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,323 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,011 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Saint Helena Island, SC29920