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ZIP Code 29906
Laurel Bay, SC, Beaufort County
Population
25,342
Land area
45sq mi
People per sq mi
564
City
Laurel Bay
ZIP 29906 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29906 at a glance
- ZIP 29906 (Laurel Bay) is about 3.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,174, close to the South Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,300 and median rent is $1,475 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29906
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29906, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,174
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$265,300
Prices -0.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,475/mo
Homeownership
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
30.4
Average commute
25.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
422
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,712
$185M annual payroll
PPP loans
$24.32M
528 loans
Campaign donations
$37.79K
35% D, 30% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29906, 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
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29906, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 29906
ZIP codes near 29906
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 29904Beaufort | 3.3 mi | 4 |
| 29935Port Royal | 4.9 mi | 2.3 |
| 29905Port Royal | 6.2 mi | 2.8 |
| 29907Beaufort | 6.3 mi | 42.3 |
| 29909Shell Point | 6.7 mi | 55.7 |
| 29902Port Royal | 8.8 mi | 18.1 |
| 29941Sheldon | 8.9 mi | 15.1 |
| 29940Dale | 9.3 mi | 74 |
| 29936Ridgeland | 13 mi | 231.8 |
| 29920Fripp Island | 13 mi | 97.6 |
| 29912Coosawhatchie | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| 29926Hilton Head Island | 15 mi | 28.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29906?
- ZIP code 29906 is in Laurel Bay, SC (Beaufort County).
- What county is ZIP code 29906 in?
- ZIP code 29906 is mostly in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29906?
- About 25,342 people live in the 29906 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.