29906 ZIP Code — Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29906 is located in Beaufort, South Carolina, within Beaufort County. It covers approximately 44.97 square miles and serves a population of 25,772 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.
About ZIP code 29906
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $60,041.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
25,772
population
44.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29906 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29906
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29906. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Beaufort | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29935 Port Royal (5.4 mi)
29902 Beaufort (5.8 mi)
29907 Beaufort (8.9 mi)
29940 Seabrook (10.2 mi)
29909 Okatie (10.2 mi)
29941 Sheldon (10.3 mi)
29936 Ridgeland (11.6 mi)
29920 Saint Helena Island (14 mi)
29926 Hilton Head Island (14.6 mi)
29945 Yemassee (15.4 mi)
29910 Bluffton (15.7 mi)
29928 Hilton Head Island (18 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,772 |
| Population density | 573 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 44.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 8.95 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.4333 |
| Longitude | -80.7714 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 843 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.1% | 34.2% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 32.9% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 23.6% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 9.3% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
25,772
Population
573
People per sq mi
28.8
Median age
$60,041
Median household income
$27,629
Per capita income
$217,500
Median home value
$1,315
Median monthly rent
47.5%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
5,628
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
936
Under 5
1,010
948
5–9
1,023
1,059
10–14
1,142
1,146
15–19
1,237
1,264
20–24
1,363
2,080
25–34
2,244
1,286
35–44
1,387
1,133
45–54
1,222
572
55–59
618
457
60–64
492
967
65–74
1,043
432
75–84
465
118
85+
128
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,977 | 27.1% |
| 18 and over | 18,795 | 72.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,153 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 28.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.3%
Black or African American
33.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8.3%
Other race
5.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,286 | 47.3% |
| Black or African American | 9,380 | 33.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,342 | 8.3% |
| Other race | 1,561 | 5.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,388 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 139 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.1% | 34.2% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 32.9% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 23.6% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 9.3% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
11.7%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
23.2%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $60,041 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.1%
$50k–$100k
5.8%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
24.5%
$300k–$500k
17.1%
$500k–$1M
12.4%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,315 |
| Owner occupied | 47.5% |
| Renter occupied | 52.5% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
| Single-family detached | 51.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 26.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.6% |
| Electricity | 90.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,498 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 505 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,333 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,985 | 32.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,388 | 36.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,193 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.6% | 34.4% |
| Married | 52.9% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
29.5%
Some college, no degree
30.8%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 540 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 252 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,117 | 43.6% |
| High school | 1,433 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,811 | 25.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Retail trade
21.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Professional & management
9.5%
Construction
9.3%
Public administration
5.4%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Information
2.0%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.4% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.8% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 5.0% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
28.3%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
38.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.7% |
| Retirement income | 30.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.0% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 20.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.3% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,031 | 11.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.6% |
| Public insurance | 40.3% |
| No insurance | 8.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,826 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 1,253 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,169 | 4.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 15 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,635 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 23,988 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 12,116 | 47.0% |
| Foreign born | 647 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,137 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 575 | 50.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,792 | 7% |
| Italian | 1,571 | 6.1% |
| French | 1,051 | 4.1% |
| English | 508 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 84 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 34 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.1% |
| German | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29906
What city is ZIP code 29906 in?
ZIP code 29906 is primarily assigned to Beaufort, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29906 in?
ZIP code 29906 falls within Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29906?
15% of residents in ZIP code 29906 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 29906 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 29906 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 29906?
ZIP code 29906 has an estimated population of 25,772 residents, with a density of 573 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29906?
The median household income in ZIP code 29906 is $60,041, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29906 in?
ZIP code 29906 observes the EST timezone.