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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29920

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

Typical home value

$596,429[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+10.5%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+110.0%
vs metro
+23.7%
vs state
+163.3%
ZIP 29920 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29920 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29920 is worth $596,429 — 23.7% above the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. 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
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,024[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
10,606[3]
Median household income
$77,744[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
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • St. Helena Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Beaufort 01

    326 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$3,016
Loan principal$477,143
Down payment$119,286
Total interest paid$608,570

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,766
Monthly rent

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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29920?
The typical home in 29920 is worth $596,429, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29920?
Home values in 29920 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 10.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 29920?
The effective property tax rate in 29920 is 0.5% — roughly $3,024 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29920?
ZIP code 29920 has a population of 10,606 and a median household income of $77,744.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bluffton, SC

    Typical home
    $521,426
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Daufuskie Island CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $683,346
    Gross yield
  • Ridgeland, SC

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

    Typical home
    $481,096
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Hilton Head Island, SC

    Typical home
    $759,890
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Port Royal, SC

    Typical home
    $423,214
    Gross yield
    5.0%

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