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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 29926 has 24,832 residents and 10,861 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 56.9 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.8%, much higher than the state average of 63.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.0%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%).

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

2020 Population:	24,832Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	24,458Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	30,550Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	865.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$97,948Source: Census ACS

Households:	10,861Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$639,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.26Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.79Source: Census ACS

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	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	24,464	24,293	24,845	25,176	24,658	25,432	25,407	25,875	26,377	27,160	25,519	25,384	25,174	24,458
Decennial Census	23,742	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	24,832	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 56.9

Male Median Age: 56.1

Female Median Age: 57.6

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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	387	532	682	580	459	393	419	460	538	593	711	831	933	1,046	1,253	949	541	509
Female	395	536	638	640	432	394	451	486	565	698	790	1,018	1,076	1,373	1,382	946	600	596
Total	782	1,068	1,320	1,220	891	787	870	946	1,103	1,291	1,501	1,849	2,009	2,419	2,635	1,895	1,141	1,105

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

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Population by Race

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White:	18,565	68.29%
Black:	1,865	6.86%
Hispanic:*	4,214	15.50%
Asian:	160	0.59%
American Indian:	109	0.40%
Hawaiian:	4	0.01%
Other:	2,269	8.35%
Total:	27,186	100%

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	%	Median Age
Males:	11,816	47.58%	56.1 years
Females:	13,016	52.42%	57.6 years
Total:	24,832	100%	56.9 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	20,284	82.93%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	413	1.69%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,218	4.98%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,543	15.38%
Total Population:	24,458	100%
Total Native Population:	20,697	84.62%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,761	15.38%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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

In 2024, the Median household income is $97,948, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $27,485 (39.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,954. Family households earn a median of $115,536 versus $57,563 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,973). By gender, male median income is $60,655 and female is $55,778, which is on par with the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,877 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.2%).

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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	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$70,463	$70,054	$71,124	$69,284	$66,123	$69,528	$72,202	$72,388	$82,994	$88,531	$88,464	$95,090	$101,573	$97,948
Median Family Income	$83,125	$81,429	$86,112	$83,825	$85,287	$88,899	$97,020	$98,131	$103,654	$107,577	$109,718	$115,461	$120,820	$115,536
Median NonFamily Income	$40,481	$42,806	$43,586	$42,119	$39,604	$42,260	$41,705	$40,840	$49,484	$54,069	$52,464	$60,708	$62,188	$57,563
Median Male Income	$50,420	$51,115	$51,992	$52,000	$51,036	$46,924	$50,481	$51,489	$53,030	$52,946	$57,236	$62,824	$66,174	$60,655
Median Female Income	$41,695	$36,295	$34,338	$35,469	$38,600	$38,514	$40,625	$43,175	$42,825	$43,874	$44,604	$50,909	$52,651	$55,778

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 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	10,768	50.18%
Unemployed:	382	1.78%
Not In Labor Force:	10,310	48.04%
Total:	21,460	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,759	44.20%
Service:	2,112	19.61%
Sales and Office:	2,023	18.79%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	833	7.74%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,041	9.67%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,768	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $639,400, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $189,900 (42.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $183,500. The median gross rent is $1,450, which is slightly above the national median ($1,413), is up $280 (23.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $187. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.35% (50.98% with a mortgage, 49.02% free-and-clear) and renters 22.65% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.38%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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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 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$449,500	$427,100	$414,300	$407,200	$407,400	$419,200	$427,500	$437,000	$455,900	$450,500	$469,700	$531,200	$600,300	$639,400

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

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	296	11.78%
$500 to $999:	424	16.87%
$1,000 to $1,499:	464	18.46%
$1,500 to $1,999:	519	20.65%
$2,000 to $2,499:	310	12.34%
$2,500 to $2,999:	116	4.62%
$3,000 or more:	166	6.61%
No Rent:	218	8.67%
Total:	2,513	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$1,170	$1,054	$1,083	$1,086	$1,044	$1,083	$1,148	$1,202	$1,263	$1,282	$1,342	$1,530	$1,448	$1,450

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

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,374	39.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,206	37.92%
Renter Occupied:	2,513	22.65%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	11,093	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	11,093	87.62%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,567	12.38%
Total Housing Units:	12,660	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	8,563	67.64%
Multi-Family Units:	2,786	22.01%
Other Units:	1,311	10.36%
Total Housing Units:	12,660	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 52.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.00%, which is well above the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.80%), up 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.42%). College enrollment is 18.08%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	699	3.52%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,015	5.11%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,300	16.62%
Some college, no degree:	3,356	16.90%
Associate's degree:	1,138	5.73%
Bachelor's degree:	5,873	29.57%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,479	22.55%
Total:	19,860	100%
High school or higher:	18,146	91.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	10,352	52.12%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	16,428	54.43%
Public Insurance:	11,087	36.74%
No Insurance:	2,666	8.83%
Total:	30,181	100%
Has Health Insurance:	27,515	91.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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	2024
% of People in Poverty	4.8%	4.8%	5.0%	6.5%	8.3%	8.1%	8.9%	9.8%	8.2%	5.4%	6.7%	6.8%	6.6%	6.0%

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	209	6.31%
Kindergarten:	74	2.23%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,571	47.42%
High school (grades 9-12):	860	25.96%
College or graduate school:	599	18.08%
Total:	3,313	100%
Early Childhood:	283	8.54%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,505	75.61%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
City Alias:	Hilton Head
County:	Beaufort County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:12:23 PM
Population:	24,832 [See All]
Area Codes:	843 / 854
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.2220, -80.7531
Land Area:	28.701 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/29926/zip-code-29926.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	13,518Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	925Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	14,136Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	9,268Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,952Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,076Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$119,685,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$501,719,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,785Source: 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:	187,010Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	28.701 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	13.256 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:	4534045Source: Census
Place Name:	Hilton Head Island town; South CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 29926 in Hilton Head Island, SC

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

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 29926

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29926

Sources & References