City

Port Royal, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaufort County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,030Population
💰$64,631Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$252,000Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓56.9%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.5%Hispanic: 9.4%Black: 39.2%Other: 4.9%Race
White46.5%
Hispanic9.4%
Black39.2%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads56.9% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (1.2%)
HS Graduate715 (26.2%)
Some College149 (5.5%)
Associates278 (10.2%)
Bachelors549 (20.1%)
Graduate Degree1,003 (36.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 20.1%Graduate: 36.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College5.5%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors20.1%
Graduate36.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 33.2%Renter: 66.8%Tenure
Owner33.2%
Renter66.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,631 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$252,000 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,353/mo
Total Housing Units2,126
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Port Royal, SC

Port Royal is a city in South Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,030 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Port Royal is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,631 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Port Royal is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,353 per month. At 33.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Port Royal is well-educated. 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.5%.

Port Royal, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Port Royal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29935 4,030 $64,631 $252,000 $1,353 0.6% 56.9% 33.2%