29935 ZIP Code — Port Royal, SC

Beaufort County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29935 is located in Port Royal, South Carolina, within Beaufort County. It covers approximately 2.33 square miles and serves a population of 4,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29935

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $246,700. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $71,364.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

4,594

population

2.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29935 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29935

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29935. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Royal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29902 Beaufort (0.8 mi) 29906 Beaufort (5.4 mi) 29907 Beaufort (5.5 mi) 29920 Saint Helena Island (9.2 mi) 29926 Hilton Head Island (11.7 mi) 29909 Okatie (12.1 mi) 29940 Seabrook (12.6 mi) 29928 Hilton Head Island (15 mi) 29941 Sheldon (15 mi) 29910 Bluffton (15.5 mi) 29936 Ridgeland (16.9 mi) 29945 Yemassee (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,594
Population density	1,972 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	2.33 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	32.3852
Longitude	-80.6974
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	49.3%	34.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	32.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	23.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	9.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,594

Population

1,972

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$71,364

Median household income

$34,545

Per capita income

$246,700

Median home value

$1,326

Median monthly rent

31.0%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

861

Housing units

35.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

112

5–9

108

10–14

163

15–19

139

265

20–24

225

494

25–34

419

208

35–44

176

303

45–54

256

200

55–59

170

189

60–64

161

191

65–74

161

140

75–84

118

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	773	16.8%
18 and over	3,821	83.2%
65 and over	652	14.2%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.4%

Black or African American 34.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Other race 6.6%

Two or more races 4.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,336	47.4%
Black or African American	1,715	34.8%
Hispanic or Latino	333	6.8%
Other race	323	6.6%
Two or more races	220	4.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	34.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	32.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	23.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	9.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	28.0%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$71,364

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 23.7%

$500k–$1M 19.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,700
Median rent / month	$1,326
Owner occupied	31.0%
Renter occupied	69.0%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	32.4%
Large apartment buildings	12.5%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.9%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	46.1%
3 bedrooms	33.4%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	45.1%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	15.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.8%
Electricity	87.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	884	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	124	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	715	34.3%
Female householder, no spouse	359	17.2%
Households with children under 18	373	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	458	22.0%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	34.9%
Married	37.7%	45.6%
Separated	1.5%	0.8%
Widowed	1.6%	8.6%
Divorced	20.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 22.2%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 17.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 20.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	35.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	3.2%
Elementary school	303	50.8%
High school	230	38.5%
College / grad school	45	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Retail trade 12.4%

Finance & real estate 11.3%

Professional & management 10.9%

Construction 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Other services 6.3%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 36.1%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.1%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	488	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,350	94.7%
Spanish	111	2.6%
Other Indo-European	111	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,297	93.5%
Born in same state	4,297	93.5%
Born in different state	1,919	41.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	297	6.5%
Not a US citizen	40	13.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	597	13%
French	449	9.8%
Arab	162	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	25	0.5%
Dutch	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29935

What city is ZIP code 29935 in?

ZIP code 29935 is primarily assigned to Port Royal, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29935 in?

ZIP code 29935 falls within Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29935 mostly rentals?

69% of occupied units in ZIP code 29935 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 29935 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 29935 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 29935?

ZIP code 29935 has an estimated population of 4,594 residents, with a density of 1,969 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29935?

The median household income in ZIP code 29935 is $71,364, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29935 in?

ZIP code 29935 observes the EST timezone.