29905 ZIP Code — Parris Island, SC
Beaufort County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29905 is located in Parris Island, South Carolina, within Beaufort County. It covers approximately 2.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,082 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.
About ZIP code 29905
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 5 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
1,082
population
2.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29905 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29905
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29905. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Parris Island | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,082 |
| Population density | 382 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.3373 |
| Longitude | -80.6920 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 843 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 34.2% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 32.9% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 23.6% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 9.3% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
1,082
Population
382
People per sq mi
20.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$21,859
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
260
15–19
47
608
20–24
110
48
25–34
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20 | 1.8% |
| 18 and over | 1,062 | 98.2% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 20.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.3%
Two or more races
14.4%
Hispanic or Latino
14%
Black or African American
9.5%
Other race
7.2%
Asian
2.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 658 | 52.3% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 176 | 14% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 9.5% |
| Other race | 91 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 33 | 2.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 34.2% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 32.9% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 23.6% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 9.3% | 5.1% |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 94.5% | 81.9% |
| Married | 4.9% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.5% | 4.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
31.6%
Some college, no degree
28.1%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 17 | 15.2% |
| College / grad school | 95 | 84.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
31.1%
Transportation & utilities
21.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.9%
Construction
10.0%
Public administration
10.0%
Information
8.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 7.8% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 40.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 90.0% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 35.8% |
| Carpool | 40.4% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 12.3% |
| Work from home | 10.1% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 4.9 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 19.7% |
| High blood pressure | 10.9% |
| High cholesterol | 10.6% |
| Diabetes | 1.5% |
| Heart disease | 0.9% |
| Stroke | 0.5% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 3.8% |
| Kidney disease | 0.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.8% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.6% |
| Binge drinking | 29.6% |
| No physical activity | 15.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 4.8% |
| No health insurance | 22.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 66.7% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24 | 14.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,082 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 14 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,052 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,009 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 13 | 1.2% |
| Foreign born | 43 | 4.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 30 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 14 | 46.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 251 | 23.2% |
| French | 47 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 31 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 25 | 2.3% |
| German | 9 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29905
What city is ZIP code 29905 in?
ZIP code 29905 is primarily assigned to Parris Island, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29905 in?
ZIP code 29905 falls within Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Does ZIP code 29905 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 29905 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 29905?
ZIP code 29905 has an estimated population of 1,082 residents, with a density of 382 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 29905 in?
ZIP code 29905 observes the EST timezone.