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.
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ZIP 29906 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29906 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $217k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,315 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.0 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.4% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29904 – Beaufort
- 29935 – Port Royal
- 29902 – Beaufort
- 29905 – Parris Island
- 29941 – Sheldon
- 29940 – Seabrook
- 29907 – Beaufort
- 29909 – Okatie
- 29936 – Ridgeland
- 29920 – Saint Helena Island
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 |