| ZIP Code | 29926 |
|---|---|
| City | Hilton Head Island |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Area Code | 843/854 |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
| Latitude | 32.237257 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.734276 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.4 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.2% ▲ 55% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 216 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,735 (20.1%) |
| Some College | 1,371 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 2,085 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,160 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,019 (53.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,573 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $600,300 ▲ 115% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,448/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,642 |
| Vacant Units | 1,700 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,642 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,700 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 29926 is located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, within Beaufort County. With a population of 25,174, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.4 years. Economically, 29926 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,573 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29926 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $600,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,448 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 29926 is primarily White (70.24%). Residents are highly educated — 60.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29926 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 29926 in Hilton Head Island, SC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 25,174 residents, a median household income of $101,573, and a median home value of $600,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.