| ZIP Code | 29928 |
|---|---|
| City | Hilton Head Island |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Area Code | 843/854 |
| Elevation | 5 ft |
| Latitude | 32.167062 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.753591 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.1% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 49 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,070 (16%) |
| Some College | 927 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 1,088 (8.4%) |
| Bachelors | 767 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,075 (62.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,979 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $776,600 ▲ 179% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,806/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,204 |
| Vacant Units | 11,306 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,204 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 11,306 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
ZIP code 29928 is located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, within Beaufort County. With a population of 15,178, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.8 years. Economically, 29928 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,979 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29928 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $776,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,806 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 29928 is primarily White (87.13%). Residents are highly educated — 68.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29928 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 29928 in Hilton Head Island, SC is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,178 residents, a median household income of $97,979, and a median home value of $776,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.