City

Bluffton, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaufort County  ·  South Carolina

👥50,173Population
💰$96,122Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$420,200Median Home Value▲ 51% above avg
🎓57.6%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.4%Hispanic: 17.7%Black: 7.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3%Race
White70.4%
Hispanic17.7%
Black7.4%
Asian0.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads57.6% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma587 (1.8%)
HS Graduate5,404 (16.3%)
Some College2,995 (9%)
Associates5,093 (15.3%)
Bachelors3,602 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree15,556 (46.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 16.3%Some College: 9%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 46.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad16.3%
Some College9.0%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate46.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,122 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$420,200 ▲ 51% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,848/mo
Total Housing Units21,169
Vacant Units2,114

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
70%
About Bluffton, SC

Bluffton is a city in South Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 50,173 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Bluffton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,122 is above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bluffton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $420,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,848 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bluffton is well-educated. 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.35%).

Bluffton, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Bluffton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29910 50,173 $96,122 $420,200 $1,848 2.6% 57.6% 76.9%