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Shell Point, SC

Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29906.

Population

1,439

Land area

4sq mi

People per sq mi

359

ZIP codes

1

Shell Point and its ZIP codes

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Shell Point at a glance

  • Shell Point is about 2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $81,630, 18% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,300 (13% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,188 a month.

Housing and community stats

Shell Point, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$81,630

Poverty rate

3.1%

Median home value

$293,300

Median rent

$1,188/mo

Homeownership

79.0%

Bachelor's or higher

27.2%

Median age

53.2

Average commute

19.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (321), Irish Americans (198), Italian Americans (129).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaufort County. PPP loans are for Shell Point.

Details

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

$2.2B

FY 2026, $11,913 per person

Beaufort County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Shell Point, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone89.7%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.3%

Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Shell Point, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

91° / 41°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Shell Point, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.0%

U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

11.3%

U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.9%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Shell Point

1 in or overlapping Shell Point. Population shown

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Cities near Shell Point

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BurtonCensus-designated place2.8 mi8.3
Port RoyalTown3 mi17
BeaufortCity5.8 mi24.5
Laurel BayCensus-designated place6.4 mi4.2
SeabrookCensus-designated place10 mi5.5
LobecoCensus-designated place12 mi2.6
Hilton Head IslandTown12 mi41.4
RidgelandTown13 mi48.3
DaleCensus-designated place13 mi2.4
BlufftonTown16 mi52.1
SheldonCensus-designated place16 mi4.4
Fripp IslandCensus-designated place17 mi3.3
HardeevilleCity18 mi60.1
CoosawhatchieCensus-designated place18 mi0.6
Harbor IslandCensus-designated place18 mi1
YemasseeTown19 mi10.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Shell Point, SC in?
Shell Point is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Shell Point, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Shell Point include 29906.
What is the population of Shell Point, SC?
About 1,439 people live in Shell Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Shell Point?
Nearby places include Burton (2.8 mi), Port Royal (3 mi), Beaufort (5.8 mi), Laurel Bay (6.4 mi), Seabrook (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023