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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29902

Beaufort County · Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Typical home value

$423,214[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+8.3%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+49.0%
vs metro
-12.2%
vs state
+86.9%
ZIP 29902 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29902 in SC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 29902 is worth $423,214 — 12.2% below the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,758 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,758[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,214[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Beaufort County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
17,650[3]
Median household income
$69,752[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Beaufort County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+569[5]
Moved in
7,525
Moved out
6,956

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
0
  • Beaufort Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Beaufort 01

    376 students

  • Beaufort Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Beaufort 01

    371 students

  • Mossy Oaks Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Beaufort 01

    365 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$21,096

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,140
Loan principal$338,571
Down payment$84,643
Total interest paid$431,829

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.52
Monthly cost to own$2,676
Monthly rent$1,758

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
62nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
22nd percentile[2]
Property tax
58th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29902?
The typical home in 29902 is worth $423,214, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29902?
Home values in 29902 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 8.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29902?
A typical home in 29902 rents for about $1,758 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 29902?
The effective property tax rate in 29902 is 0.5% — roughly $2,214 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29902?
ZIP code 29902 has a population of 17,650 and a median household income of $69,752.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Hardeeville, SC

    Typical home
    $412,577
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Seabrook CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $410,858
    Gross yield
  • Beaufort, SC

    Typical home
    $481,096
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Ridgeland, SC

    Typical home
    $483,042
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Beaufort, SC

    Typical home
    $362,919
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Port Royal, SC

    Typical home
    $355,787
    Gross yield
    5.1%

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