29926 ZIP Code
Hilton Head Island, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29926 |
| City/Town: | Hilton Head Island |
| County: | Beaufort |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,384 |
| Median Household Income: | $95,090 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,089 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,454 |
| Median Home Value: | $531,200 |
| Land Area: | 28.7 sq miles
74.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 13.3 sq miles
34.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.2373, -80.7343 |
Population Information (29926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,384 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,846 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,538 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 57.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 823 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 810 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,232 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,106 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 837 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,581 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,973 | 7.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,449 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,814 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,594 | 10.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,940 | 19.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,040 | 12.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,185 | 4.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $531,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,530 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,454 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,732 | 86.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,722 | 13.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,486 | 79.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,246 | 20.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,576 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 741 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,701 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,791 | 18.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,100 | 15.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,174 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,653 | 27.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,416 | 21.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29926 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $95,090 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $128,985 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,461 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,089 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,909 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,682 | 98.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 219 | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,476 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,952 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 997 | 9.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 733 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,703 | 73.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,483 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 100 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,987 | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,111 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,417 | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,496 | 17.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,137 | 12.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 51 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,273 | 5.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29926 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 259 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 193 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 822 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 466 | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,166 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,450 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,178 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,910 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,307 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,981 | 18.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29926 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,752 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,188 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 29 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 64 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 242 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,319 | 12.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29926 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 36 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 906 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 852 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 100 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,111 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 430 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 240 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,127 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,691 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,916 | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,537 | 14.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 540 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 196 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (29926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,388 | 88.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,470 | 68.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,278 | 44.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,867 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29926 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,596 | 61.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,794 | 54.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,372 | 40.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 361 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 188 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 288 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29926 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,144 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 406 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 44 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 694 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 464 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 364 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,094 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,244 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29926 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,020 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,532 | 20.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,838 | 30.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,538 | 28.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,139 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 230 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 111 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 8 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29926 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 233 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 576 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,406 | 19.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,434 | 51.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,303 | 18.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 502 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29926 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 293 | 2.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 181 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,198 | 95.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29926 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 562 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,538 | 33.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,945 | 46.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,687 | 15.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29926 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 485 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 221 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 425 | 5.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 164 | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 547 | 6.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,075 | 24.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,729 | 43.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 840 | 9.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29926 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,325 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $742 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,530 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.38 |
Households (29926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,732 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,194 | 57.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,008 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,589 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,434 | 22.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,787 | 16.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,883 | 54.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29926 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,039 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,413 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,314 | 57.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 410 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 783 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,309 | 20.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29926 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,446 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 194 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 163 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,668 | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 849 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 572 | 16.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,863 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,286 | 10.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,255 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,583 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 84 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,233 | 34.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,266 | 63.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29926 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,615 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,698 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,279 | 47.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,371 | 50.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,140 | 42.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,058 | 86.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 418 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,326 | 795.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,326 | 795.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,326 | 795.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 610 | 145.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 69 | 16.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 21 | 5.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,366 | 566.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 194 | 46.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29926 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,561 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,452 | 83.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,109 | 16.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,585 | 14.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 357 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 28 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 139 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29926 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,732 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,129 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
Hilton Head Island, SC29926