County ProfileSC
Beaufort County
Population: 187,117 · 20 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
187,117
People
Median age
48.1
Housing
Total households
82,333
Income
Median household income
$86,573
Housing
Total housing units
103,177
Employment
Employment rate
50.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
46%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.5%
County details
Local time 02:23:14(ET)| Name | Beaufort |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 20total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 12 Standard8 PO Box |
| Area code | 843, 854 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 32.358112, -80.6894218 |
| Land area | 576 sq miles(1,491.9 km²) |
Map of Beaufort county, South Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Beaufort County
Compare the largest cities in Beaufort County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | 37,661 | $94,657 | 4ZIPs |
| Bluffton | 27,716 | $111,281 | 1ZIPs |
| Okatie | 23,621 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Port Royal | 14,220 | $74,870 | 1ZIPs |
| Beaufort | 13,607 | $61,220 | 6ZIPs |
| Saint Helena Island | 9,214 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Parris Island | 2,502 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Seabrook | 1,255 | $63,149 | 1ZIPs |
| Dale | 633 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sheldon | 579 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Daufuskie Island | 557 | $156,090 | 1ZIPs |
| Lobeco | 292 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Beaufort County
Review the most populated postal areas across Beaufort County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29910 | Bluffton | $98,912 | 49,140 |
| 29926 | Hilton Head Island | $97,948 | 24,832 |
| 29909 | Okatie | $91,294 | 23,621 |
| 29906 | Beaufort | $68,174 | 22,608 |
| 29902 | Beaufort | $69,752 | 16,692 |
| 29928 | Hilton Head Island | $97,576 | 15,538 |
| 29907 | Beaufort | $97,446 | 14,052 |
| 29920 | Saint Helena Island | $77,744 | 9,214 |
| 29935 | Port Royal | $76,544 | 3,859 |
| 29940 | Seabrook | $54,177 | 3,789 |
| 29905 | Parris Island | — | 2,502 |
| 29904 | Beaufort | — | 1,975 |
| 29915 | Daufuskie Island | $156,090 | 557 |
| 29941 | Sheldon | $119,886 | 304 |
| 29901 | Beaufort | — | — |
| 29903 | Beaufort | — | — |
| 29914 | Dale | — | — |
| 29925 | Hilton Head Island | — | — |
| 29931 | Lobeco | — | — |
| 29938 | Hilton Head Island | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS