Hilton Head Island, SC ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
29925	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Hilton Head
29926	Standard	24,832	61.51%	Hilton Head
29928	Standard	15,538	38.49%	Fairfield,Hilton Head
29938	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Hilton Head

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Population & Demographics

Hilton Head Island, SC has 40,352 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (7.7%) and 35-39 (10.7%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 15.1%. Those born outside the United States make up 12.6% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	40,370
Total Households:	18,697
Total Housing Units:	30,622
Average Household Size:	2.14
Average Family Size:	2.78

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	37,661
Total Households:	17,329
Total Housing Units:	29,018
Average Household Size:	2.15
Average Family Size:	2.81

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	39,756	40,033	40,715	41,388	41,928	42,535	42,353	42,241	42,724	42,713	40,376	40,064	40,352
Decennial Census	39,852	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	40,370	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 60.2

Male Median Age: 59.8

Female Median Age: 60.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	508	696	893	842	730	615	620	682	771	868	1,113	1,474	1,674	1,883	2,194	1,739	1,029	886
Female	517	699	837	873	674	577	657	708	798	1,024	1,317	1,771	2,028	2,370	2,413	1,778	1,054	1,058
Total	1,025	1,395	1,730	1,715	1,404	1,192	1,277	1,390	1,569	1,892	2,430	3,245	3,702	4,253	4,607	3,517	2,083	1,944

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	32,366	75.40%
Black:	2,219	5.17%
Hispanic:*	5,151	12.00%
Asian:	304	0.71%
American Indian:	162	0.38%
Hawaiian:	8	0.02%
Other:	2,717	6.33%
Total:	42,927	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	19,217	47.60%	59.8 years
Females:	21,153	52.40%	60.6 years
Total:	40,370	100%	60.2 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	17,937	47.63%	58.7 years
Females:	19,724	52.37%	59.8 years
Total:	37,661	100%	59.3 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	34,886	86.45%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	585	1.45%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,680	4.16%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,201	12.10%
Total Population:	40,352	100%
Total Native Population:	35,471	87.90%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,881	12.10%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Hilton Head Island, SC have an average household income of $99,776 (much higher than the State by 49.3%, and much higher than the Nation by 27.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($130,100 vs $64,831). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$71,067	$70,701	$70,601	$69,447	$68,299	$71,505	$73,405	$75,056	$85,804	$87,205	$88,317	$95,080	$99,776
Median Family Income	$90,150	$88,945	$88,362	$86,449	$86,322	$91,619	$96,936	$100,602	$109,305	$114,292	$113,565	$121,403	$130,100
Median NonFamily Income	$41,349	$43,472	$44,531	$43,883	$43,025	$44,317	$44,192	$44,286	$48,583	$57,415	$60,344	$66,323	$64,831
Median Male Income	$46,137	$47,622	$48,529	$46,923	$46,704	$46,206	$49,237	$55,744	$62,883	$55,825	$54,000	$57,605	$63,226
Median Female Income	$39,375	$37,526	$36,706	$35,326	$38,362	$38,533	$39,747	$42,282	$44,559	$45,595	$48,384	$54,421	$55,983

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	16,929	46.79%
Unemployed:	423	1.17%
Not In Labor Force:	18,826	52.04%
Total:	36,178	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	7,442	43.96%
Service:	3,374	19.93%
Sales and Office:	3,564	21.05%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,224	7.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,325	7.83%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	16,929	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Hilton Head Island, SC, the median home value is $688,450 - much higher than the State by 190.9%, and up $163,850 (31.2%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,627 per month - much higher than the State by 44.5%, and up $241 (17.4%) since 2020. Most renters in Hilton Head Island pay $2,000+ (29.3%). About 25.4% pay under $1,000 and 29.3% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.3% (51.8% have a mortgage) and renters make up 20.7% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$513,750	$503,950	$474,000	$476,750	$459,950	$480,800	$491,400	$507,850	$518,800	$524,600	$546,400	$622,450	$688,450

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	260	7.12%
$500 to $999:	614	16.81%
$1,000 to $1,499:	835	22.86%
$1,500 to $1,999:	741	20.28%
$2,000 to $2,499:	279	7.64%
$2,500 to $2,999:	270	7.39%
$3,000 or more:	484	13.25%
No Rent:	170	4.65%
Total:	3,653	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,142	$1,085	$1,103	$1,109	$1,079	$1,122	$1,165	$1,214	$1,288	$1,386	$1,472	$1,641	$1,627

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,949	42.19%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	7,238	38.42%
Renter Occupied:	3,653	19.39%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	18,840	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	18,840	59.16%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	13,006	40.84%
Total Housing Units:	31,846	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

55.3% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (31.5%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 93.0%, which is above the state rate (89.6%). The share of people in poverty is 6.1%, which is below the state rate (10.1%) and slightly below the national rate (8.7%), up 2.7 percentage points since 2011 and about the same as its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	910	2.68%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,280	3.78%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,621	16.58%
Some college, no degree:	5,015	14.80%
Associate's degree:	1,927	5.69%
Bachelor's degree:	10,861	32.04%
Graduate or professional degree:	8,281	24.43%
Total:	33,895	100%
High school graduate or higher:	31,705	93.54%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	19,142	56.47%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	28,168	55.20%
Public Insurance:	19,004	37.24%
No Insurance:	3,858	7.56%
Total:	51,030	100%
Has Health Insurance:	47,172	92.44%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	3.4%	4.1%	4.5%	4.7%	5.6%	5.8%	5.8%	6.3%	5.7%	4.4%	5.4%	5.8%	6.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	211	4.53%
Kindergarten:	202	4.33%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,157	46.29%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,153	24.74%
College or graduate school:	937	20.11%
Total:	4,660	100%
Early Childhood:	413	8.86%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,512	75.36%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 2 PO Boxes [See All]
County:	Beaufort County, SC
Area Codes:	843,854
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	37,661 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC [Learn More]
Coordinates:	32.1984, -80.7519
Land Area:	49.41 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/sc-hilton-head-island.asp

Native, born in the United States:	32,496	85.96%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	562	1.49%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,554	4.11%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,193	12.56%
Total Population:	37,805	100%
Total Native Population:	33,058	87.44%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,747	12.56%

Employed:	16,082	47.59%
Unemployed:	398	1.18%
Not In Labor Force:	17,312	51.23%
Total:	33,792	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	6,978	43.39%
Service:	3,263	20.29%
Sales and Office:	3,352	20.84%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,195	7.43%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,294	8.05%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	16,082	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,198	41.12%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	6,690	38.22%
Renter Occupied:	3,616	20.66%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	17,504	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Hilton Head Island, SC

Sources & References

White:	29,826	74.21%
Black:	2,192	5.45%
Hispanic:*	5,045	12.55%
Asian:	286	0.71%
American Indian:	155	0.39%
Hawaiian:	8	0.02%
Other:	2,680	6.67%
Total:	40,192	100%

Less than $500:	260	7.19%
$500 to $999:	614	16.98%
$1,000 to $1,499:	822	22.73%
$1,500 to $1,999:	741	20.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:	279	7.72%
$2,500 to $2,999:	270	7.47%
$3,000 or more:	460	12.72%
No Rent:	170	4.70%
Total:	3,616	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	17,504	57.84%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	12,761	42.16%
Total Housing Units:	30,265	100%

Less than 9th grade:	910	2.89%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,280	4.06%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,358	17.00%
Some college, no degree:	4,789	15.20%
Associate's degree:	1,749	5.55%
Bachelor's degree:	9,902	31.43%
Graduate or professional degree:	7,521	23.87%
Total:	31,509	100%
High school graduate or higher:	29,319	93.05%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	17,423	55.30%

Private Insurance:	26,261	55.19%
Public Insurance:	17,521	36.82%
No Insurance:	3,803	7.99%
Total:	47,585	100%
Has Health Insurance:	43,782	92.01%

Nursery School, Preschool:	180	4.03%
Kindergarten:	202	4.52%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,050	45.88%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,134	25.38%
College or graduate school:	902	20.19%
Total:	4,468	100%
Early Childhood:	382	8.55%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,386	75.78%

# Residential Mailboxes:	26,470Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,814Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	33,917Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	17,777Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	4,204Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,218Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$263,247,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,124,775,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	23,037Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	25940Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	222,781Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	49.405 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	20.579 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	34045Source: Census
Place Name:	Hilton Head Island town; South CarolinaSource: Census