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ZIP 29906

Part of Beaufort, SC
Pop. 25,342·Beaufort County·43rd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,777/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$188
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ZIP 29906 · $1,777
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,650/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,324/yr
At $1,777/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyBeaufort County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29906 (Beaufort, SC) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,342
Median income
$68,174
Median age
30.4
Renters
49.2%
Age distribution
26.1%
31%
19.8%
13.9%
Under 1826.1%
18–3431%
35–5419.8%
55–649.2%
65+13.9%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
55.2%
31.1%
13.3%
White55.2%
Black31.1%
Hispanic13.3%
Education (25+)
34.9%
30.1%
24.9%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma34.9%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
50.8%
49.2%
Owner50.8%
Renter49.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29906 in Beaufort, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,808 → $68,174
up 26.7%
Population
25,880 → 25,342
down 2.1%
Renter share
51.4% → 49.2%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
22% → 24.9%
+2.9 pts
Median age
28.5 → 30.4
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $53,808 to $68,174 across the same window, up 26.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,880 to 25,342 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 49.2% of households rent today, against 51.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22% to 24.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29906 covers Beaufort, SC. The median rent here is $1,777/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($68,174/yr), ZIP 29906 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29906?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29906 (Beaufort, SC) is $1,777. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29906 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29906's median rent of $1,777/mo is $188 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29906 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29906 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #43 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,777/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29906?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,777/mo in ZIP 29906. The local median household income is $68,174/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29906?

Rent in ZIP 29906 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29906 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29906 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,777/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($68,174/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29906 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29906 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.2% of ZIP 29906 households are renters, while 50.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29906 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29906 compare to the rest of Beaufort?

ZIP 29906 is more affordable than Beaufort overall. At $1,777/mo, it's $23 below the Beaufort citywide median of $1,800/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29906 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29906 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,777/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 29906's median household income ($68,174/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29906 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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