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ZIP 29928

Pop. 15,785·Beaufort County·2nd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$3,133/mo
Year-over-Year
-20.5%
Month-over-Month
-9.0%
vs US Median
+$1,168
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ZIP 29928 · $3,133
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$1,900/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
$37,596/yr
At $3,133/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyBeaufort County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 20.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-20.5% YoY, -9.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29928 (Hilton Head Island, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 63.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,785
Median income
$97,576
Median age
63.2
Renters
16.7%
Age distribution
17.4%
21.2%
46.5%
Under 187.2%
18–347.7%
35–5417.4%
55–6421.2%
65+46.5%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black2.4%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian1.3%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
16%
17.7%
63.9%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma16%
Some college17.7%
Bachelor's+63.9%
Housing tenure
83.3%
16.7%
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29928 in Hilton Head Island, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,170 → $97,576
up 10.7%
Population
14,857 → 15,785
up 6.2%
Renter share
14% → 16.7%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
62.5% → 63.9%
+1.4 pts
Median age
63.9 → 63.2
-0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $88,170 to $97,576 across the same window, up 10.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 6.2% since 2021, moving from about 14,857 residents to roughly 15,785. Renters now make up 16.7% of households, compared with 14% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29928 covers Hilton Head Island, SC. The median rent here is $3,133/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($97,576/yr), ZIP 29928 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 20.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29928?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29928 (Hilton Head Island, SC) is $3,133. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29928 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29928's median rent of $3,133/mo is $1,168 (59%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29928 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29928 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #2 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $3,133/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29928?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,133/mo in ZIP 29928. The local median household income is $97,576/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29928?

Rent in ZIP 29928 has decreased 20.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29928 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29928 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,133/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($97,576/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29928 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29928 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.7% of ZIP 29928 households are renters, while 83.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29928 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29928 compare to the rest of Hilton Head Island?

ZIP 29928 is pricier than Hilton Head Island as a whole. At $3,133/mo, it's $27 above the Hilton Head Island citywide median of $3,106/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29928 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29928 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $3,133/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 29928's median household income ($97,576/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29928 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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