29915 ZIP Code — Daufuskie Island, SC

Beaufort County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29915 is located in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, within Beaufort County. It covers approximately 10.77 square miles and serves a population of 569 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29915

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $290,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($146,349) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 74% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 82% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 39% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and a significant foreign-born population at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 29915 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a diverse immigrant population, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

569

population

10.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29915 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29915

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City	Status
Daufuskie Island	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	569
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	10.77 sq mi
Water area	2.54 sq mi
Latitude	32.1141
Longitude	-80.8680
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	15.8%	34.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	13.2%	32.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	43.4%	23.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	27.6%	9.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

569

Population

People per sq mi

57.6

Median age

$146,349

Median household income

$92,851

Per capita income

$290,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.9%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

727

Housing units

81.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

135

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	49	8.6%
18 and over	520	91.4%
65 and over	160	28.1%
Median age	57.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.5%

Two or more races 24.1%

Hispanic or Latino 23%

Black or African American 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	373	50.5%
Two or more races	178	24.1%
Hispanic or Latino	170	23%
Black or African American	18	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.8%	34.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	13.2%	32.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	43.4%	23.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	27.6%	9.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 5.6%

$75k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 57.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 22.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	5.6%
$75k–$100k	2.1%
$100k–$150k	57.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	22.6%
Median income	$146,349

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 51.1%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 19.8%

$1M+ 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$290,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.9%
Renter occupied	2.1%
Vacant	53.7%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	60.4%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	51.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	69.7%
3 or more	5.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.8%
Electricity	91.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	309	90.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	3.5%
Female householder, no spouse	19	5.6%
Households with children under 18	44	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	29.7%
Average household size	1.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.7%	9.4%
Married	87.7%	83.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.8%
Divorced	4.6%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 7.7%

Some college, no degree 4.0%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 60.2%

Graduate / professional 21.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	81.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	14.3%
Kindergarten	16	32.7%
Elementary school	21	42.9%
High school	5	10.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 50.9%

Professional & management 10.6%

Education & healthcare 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Information 4.1%

Retail trade 2.6%

Other services 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	57.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	1.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	46.2%
Government	51.8%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	18.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	58.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	10.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.1%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.6%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	44.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	77.6%
Cholesterol screening	95.5%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	203	39.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.9%
65 and over	15.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	61.3%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	562	98.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	558	98.1%
Born in same state	388	68.2%
Born in different state	79	13.9%
Foreign born	170	29.9%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.9%
Not a US citizen	5	45.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	85	14.9%
French	47	8.3%
Italian	46	8.1%
English	9	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	1.4%
German	7	1.2%
Dutch	6	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.8%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29915

What city is ZIP code 29915 in?

ZIP code 29915 is primarily assigned to Daufuskie Island, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29915 in?

ZIP code 29915 falls within Beaufort County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29915?

82% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 29915 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 29915 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29915 have a large veteran population?

39% of civilians in ZIP code 29915 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 29915 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 29915 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 29915 in?

ZIP code 29915 observes the EST timezone.