| City: | Parris Island, South Carolina |
| City Alias: | Beaufort |
| County: | Beaufort County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:12:09 PM |
| Population: | 2,502 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 843 / 854 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.3373, -80.6920 |
| Land Area: | 2.834 sq mi |
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Parris Island is home to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, where the eastern battalions of new Marines complete their initial training. The 2,502 people counted here aren't residents in the traditional sense. They're recruits. With a median age of 19.0 years and 2,476 people living in group quarters (barracks), this ZIP serves one of the military's most intensive training environments.
Mail delivery at Parris Island operates through a combination of building-based distribution and PO Box services. The depot maintains its own postal facility (facility code B, indicating a branch post office) that handles mail for recruits, drill instructors, and permanent staff. Street names honor historic Marine Corps battles and campaigns: Boulevard de France, Shanghai Street, Corregidor Street, Wake Boulevard, Guantanamo Street, Santo Domingo, and Panama Drive. These aren't just addresses but reminders of Marine Corps history.
The installation covers just 0.026 square miles within the ZCTA boundary, though the actual base footprint is larger. There are 31 business delivery points and 23 single-family residential units, likely housing for permanent staff and officers. Zero households are counted by Census because recruits in barracks don't constitute households. This isn't a town. It's a military installation with a singular mission.
Beaufort is listed as an acceptable mailing alias, connecting Parris Island to the nearby coastal city. The base operates independently but shares postal connections with the broader Beaufort County area. Educational attainment among the small permanent population is high, with 51.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, typical for military officer and senior enlisted populations.
Street names honor famous Marine Corps battles and campaigns from World War I through modern conflicts.
ZIP Code 29905 has 2,502 residents and 0 households. The median age is 19.0 years, significantly younger than the state (40.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 95.8% male and 4.2% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.7%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,502Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,729Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 882.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 4,387 | 4,189 | 3,989 | 3,595 | 3,338 | 3,329 | 3,212 | 3,083 | 2,723 | 1,494 | 1,106 | 1,082 | 1,409 | 1,729 |
| Decennial Census | 3,054 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,502 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19
Male Median Age: 19
Female Median Age: 22.8
| 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 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1,666 | 524 | 91 | 33 | 22 | 23 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 30 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1,697 | 554 | 97 | 45 | 24 | 30 | 5 | 23 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,693 | 65.75% |
| Black: | 329 | 12.78% |
| Hispanic:* | 492 | 19.11% |
| Asian: | 51 | 1.98% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.16% |
| Total: | 2,575 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,396 | 95.76% | 19.0 years |
| Females: | 106 | 4.24% | 22.8 years |
| Total: | 2,502 | 100% | 19.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,627 | 94.10% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 40 | 2.31% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 43 | 2.49% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 19 | 3.59% |
| Total Population: | 1,729 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,667 | 96.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 62 | 3.59% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $80,441 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $26,982 and female is $28,267, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,285 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 534.2%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (31.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,441 | $82,981 | $85,769 | $49,737 | $100,833 | $0 | $0 | $78,750 | $78,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $80,441 | $82,981 | $85,769 | $49,737 | $100,833 | $0 | $0 | $78,750 | $78,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,818 | $20,370 | $21,127 | $20,765 | $20,156 | $20,919 | $22,549 | $23,658 | $23,992 | $24,363 | $24,136 | $24,871 | $26,719 | $26,982 |
| Median Female Income | $26,450 | $14,781 | $14,450 | $20,417 | $18,321 | $12,750 | $19,609 | $19,804 | $22,738 | $0 | $33,472 | $26,771 | $28,073 | $28,267 |
| Employed: | 161 | 54.03% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 137 | 45.97% |
| Total: | 298 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 10 | 6.21% |
| Service: | 33 | 20.50% |
| Sales and Office: | 23 | 14.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 45 | 27.95% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 50 | 31.06% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 161 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,579 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,136. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,579 | $1,583 | $1,633 | $695 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,136 | $2,136 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 42.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (85.92%). College enrollment is 85.92%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12 | 8.96% |
| Some college, no degree: | 58 | 43.28% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 5.22% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 48 | 35.82% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 6.72% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 134 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 57 | 42.54% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 29 | 14.08% |
| College or graduate school: | 177 | 85.92% |
| Total: | 206 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 29 | 14.08% |
ZIP Code 29905 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 342 people with an annual payroll of $11,739,000. USPS data shows 25 residential mailboxes and 15 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 25Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 15Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 56Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 25Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,045,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $11,739,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 342Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29905 is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, within the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25940) and South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 187,010 people, about 1.34% of whom live in ZIP Code 29905. It covers 2.834 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.841 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 187,010Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.834 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.841 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1547.86 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29905 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.