29906 ZIP Code – Beaufort, South Carolina

29906 is a large ZIP code in Beaufort, South Carolina, part of Beaufort County with a population of approximately 25,772 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $60,041, which is near the South Carolina average and below the national figure. Median home values of $217,500 are below the national average, with 50.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,315 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 55% single-family (increasing), 18% apartments (increasing).

At 1.1%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 14.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 24.4%, near the national average. The population has a median age of 29.0, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 29904, 29935, 29902.

ZIP Code 29906 Data

Population 25,772
Median Household Income $60,041
Median Home Value $217,500
Median Rent $1,315
Median Age 29.0
Unemployment Rate 1.1%
Poverty Rate 14.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

ZIP 29906 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 29906SC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population25k12k10k
Median Household Income$60k$58k$73k
Median Home Value$217k$188k$258k
Median Rent$1,315$960$1,088
Median Age29.042.443.2
Unemployment Rate1.1%5.4%5.0%
Poverty Rate14.9%17.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher24.4%24.4%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29904 BEAUFORT 1,164 Not provided
29935 PORT ROYAL 4,594 $71,364
29902 BEAUFORT 16,999 $73,228
29905 PARRIS ISLAND 1,082 Not provided
29941 SHELDON 150 $112,443