ZIP Code 29926 Demographics & Data

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South Carolina

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 29926

The ZIP Code 29926 is associated with Hilton Head Island, SC in Beaufort County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 26,377. It is estimated that 39.6% of residents in the 29926 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 56.4 years. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 92.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $49,101. The median household income is at $82,994, while an estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.

Population in 29926

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 29926 is 26,377.

Hilton Head Island, SC

The 29926 ZIP Code is associated with Hilton Head Island, SC in Beaufort County.

Area Codes associated with 29926

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 29926 include 843.

Sunrise / Sunset in 29926

Sunrise: 6:51 am
Sunset: 5:23 pm
Sunrise in 29926 6:51 am
Sunrise in 29926 5:23 pm

Weather forecast for 29926

Veterans Day's forecast for 29926: A chance of rain showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 29926

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 29926 Good

Internet in 29926

About 95.0% of households in ZIP Code 29926 have a computer, while approximately 89.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 29926

The gender split in ZIP Code 29926 is an estimated 50.4% female and approximately 49.6% male.

Health Insurance in 29926

Approximately 14.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 29926 (Hilton Head Island, SC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 29926

The median household income in ZIP Code 29926 is $82,994, while the region's mean household income is $112,797. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,101. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29926 of $49,101 is approximately 66.86% more than the per capita income in South Carolina overall of $29,426. An estimated 8.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 13.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.0% of the population in 29926 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.8% of 29926 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 29926

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.2%
$200,000 or more per year 14.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 29926

In ZIP Code 29926, 92.8% of the population graduated high school, while 48.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.3% in this Beaufort County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 29926

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.3%
Some college, no degree 16.7%
Associate's degree 7.8%
Bachelor's degree 28.5%
Graduate or professional degree 20.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 29926

Residents of ZIP Code 29926 are older than average. The median age of 56.4 years in ZIP Code 29926 is approximately 48.03% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 39.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.9% of the population in 29926 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 29926 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 29926

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.4%
5 to 9 years 4.7%
10 to 14 years 4.2%
15 to 19 years 3.5%
20 to 24 years 3.4%
25 to 34 years 9.2%
35 to 44 years 7.2%
45 to 54 years 11.9%
55 to 59 years 9.9%
60 to 64 years 8.2%
65 to 74 years 20.9%
75 to 84 years 10.1%
85 years and over 3.3%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 29926

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29926, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 14.8% of 29926 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29926 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.2%), followed by Black or African American (9.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 29926

Industry Percent
White 87.2%
Black or African American 9.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 4.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 29926 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 29926

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 29926 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29926 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29926 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 29926

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 85.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 29926

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 29926

In ZIP Code 29926, 86.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Beaufort County region.

Language Spoken in 29926

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.2%
Spanish 12.4%
Other Indo-European languages 1.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 29926

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29926, an estimated 28.2% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 28.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Beaufort County region.

Age of Housing in 29926

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 25.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 28.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 28.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 29926

In 29926, 52.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.0 minutes. Approximately 19.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29926 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 29926 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 29926

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 9.1%
Manufacturing 3.5%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.3%
Information 2.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 9.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 17.5%
Other services, except public administration 5.0%
Public administration 1.7%

Utilities in ZIP Code 29926 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29926 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.56 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 34.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 15.63% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes electricity rates in 29926 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 29926

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 29926 11.13¢/kWh 10.73¢/kWh 10.33¢/kWh
South Carolina 14.62¢/kWh 10.83¢/kWh 7.21¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 29926

Month ZIP Code 29926 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.75 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.11 3 6.31
Mar 5.93 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.13 5.13 7.3
May 6.11 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.77 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.75 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.79 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.73 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.2 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.59 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes solar power levels in 29926 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 29926 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29926, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29926 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Beaufort County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 29926

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 53
Credit reporting or credit repair services 37
Debt collection 18
Credit card or prepaid card 15
Credit card 9
Other 29
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 29926

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 43
Improper use of your report 24
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 13
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 10
Attempts to collect debt not owed 8
Other 63
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 29926. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.