City

Beaufort, SC

6 ZIP codes  ·  Beaufort County  ·  South Carolina

👥59,678Population
💰$72,094Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.2Median Age
🏠$298,359Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.5%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 23.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.9%Race
White60.5%
Hispanic10.7%
Black23.1%
Asian1.5%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
16%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma178 (0.5%)
HS Graduate9,445 (27.6%)
Some College3,569 (10.4%)
Associates5,853 (17.1%)
Bachelors2,855 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree12,360 (36.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 36.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College10.4%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate36.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.7%Renter: 38.3%Tenure
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,094 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$298,359 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,397/mo
Total Housing Units24,380
Vacant Units2,405

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Beaufort, SC

Beaufort is a city in South Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 59,678 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.22 years.

Economically, Beaufort is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,093 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Beaufort is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $298,359, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,396 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beaufort is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (60.53%).

Beaufort, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Beaufort
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29902 16,916 $72,564 $306,000 $1,157 3.1% 47.6% 65.4%
29906 26,562 $61,350 $236,900 $1,377 1.0% 33.8% 48.2%
29907 14,848 $90,777 $399,600 $1,706 1.8% 55.8% 87.2%