Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.59 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 52.5% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,239 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 25,006 (22.3%) |
| Some College | 10,014 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 15,694 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 9,608 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 50,804 (45.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,867 ▲ 13% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $420,935 ▲ 51% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,554/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 89,512 |
| Vacant Units | 21,261 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Beaufort County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 19 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 170,036 residents. With a median age of 44.13, it is a middle-aged county.
Beaufort County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $85,867 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Beaufort County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $420,935 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,554. Homeownership rates are high at 72.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Beaufort County are majority White (65.08%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Beaufort County, SC is a middle-income area in South Carolina. The 19 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29902 | Beaufort | 16,916 | $72,564 | $306,000 | $1,157 | 3.1% | 47.6% |
| 29906 | Beaufort | 26,562 | $61,350 | $236,900 | $1,377 | 1.0% | 33.8% |
| 29907 | Beaufort | 14,848 | $90,777 | $399,600 | $1,706 | 1.8% | 55.8% |
| 29910 | Bluffton | 50,173 | $96,122 | $420,200 | $1,848 | 2.6% | 57.6% |
| 29915 | Daufuskie Island | 636 | $153,821 | — | — | 0.0% | 87.9% |
| 29926 | Hilton Head Island | 25,174 | $101,573 | $600,300 | $1,448 | 2.2% | 60.2% |
| 29928 | Hilton Head Island | 15,178 | $97,979 | $776,600 | $1,806 | 2.8% | 68.1% |
| 29935 | Port Royal | 4,030 | $64,631 | $252,000 | $1,353 | 0.6% | 56.9% |
| 29920 | Saint Helena Island | 9,918 | $72,865 | $285,200 | $960 | 1.7% | 42.3% |
| 29940 | Seabrook | 3,594 | $50,642 | $118,000 | — | 7.5% | 29.2% |
| 29941 | Sheldon | 246 | $116,700 | $2,000,000+ | — | 0.0% | 67.1% |