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Bluffton, SC
Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29910.
Population
33,157
Land area
52.1sq mi
People per sq mi
636
ZIP codes
1
Bluffton and its ZIP codes
Bluffton at a glance
- Bluffton is about 3.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $111,281 a year, 61% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $492,100 (90% above South Carolina) and median rent is $2,256 a month.
Local data for Bluffton, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bluffton, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,281
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$492,100
Median rent
$2,256/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
51.9%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,994), German Americans (4,734), Italian Americans (2,903).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaufort County. PPP loans are for Bluffton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,232
72,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,327
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.23B
FY 2026, $11,913 per person
PPP loans
$87.37M
1,692 loans, 11,931 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bluffton, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bluffton, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
826
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28,198
39.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bluffton, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Bluffton
1 in or overlapping Bluffton. Population shown
Cities near Bluffton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HardeevilleCity | 6.1 mi | 60.1 |
| Daufuskie IslandCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 9.8 |
| Hilton Head IslandTown | 12 mi | 41.4 |
| Talahi Island, GACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Whitemarsh Island, GACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| Thunderbolt, GATown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Wilmington Island, GACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.3 |
| Tybee Island, GACity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| Savannah, GACity | 15 mi | 109.4 |
| Dutch Island, GACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Garden City, GACity | 15 mi | 14.3 |
| Port Wentworth, GACity | 16 mi | 16.1 |
| Shell PointCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| Isle of Hope, GACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| Port RoyalTown | 17 mi | 17 |
| RidgelandTown | 17 mi | 48.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bluffton, SC in?
- Bluffton is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Bluffton, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bluffton include 29910.
- What is the population of Bluffton, SC?
- About 33,157 people live in Bluffton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bluffton?
- Nearby places include Hardeeville (6.1 mi), Daufuskie Island (7.7 mi), Hilton Head Island (12 mi), Talahi Island, GA (12 mi), Whitemarsh Island, GA (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023