Beaufort, SC — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 29902 serves a portion of Beaufort, South Carolina, within Beaufort County. This community is home to approximately 23,121 residents, with a median age of 37.0 years. The median household income of $71,631 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $494,253 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 71% owner-occupied and 29% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Beaufort is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 40% and an unemployment rate of 8.4%, 29902 reflects the economic character of Beaufort County in South Carolina.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 23,121 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 15,985 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $71,631 | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $494,253 | ↑ 64% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | ↑ 115% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 5.3% | ↓ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 40% | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 37.0 yrs | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 71% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 29% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 9,710 | — |