ZIP code 29920
Where is ZIP code 29920?
Saint Helena Island, South Carolina
Beaufort County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 29920 belongs to Saint Helena Island, South Carolina in Beaufort County. 29920 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 843 and 854. About 10,606 people live in the 29920 area, where the median household income is $77,744. The closest ZIP codes are 29901 (Beaufort, 4 mi northwest), 29904 (Beaufort, 7.3 mi west) and 29938 (Hilton Head Island, 7.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 29920 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Saint Helena Island |
| Also accepted | Fripp Island, St Helena Is |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 843, 854 |
| Coordinates | 32.3716, -80.5383 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 299 |
Population and income in 29920
| Population | 10,606 · higher than 62% of South Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 109 · higher than 52% of South Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.1 years · higher than 85% of South Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $77,744 · higher than 79% of South Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $43,913 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $288,700 · higher than 81% of South Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,053 a month |
| Housing units | 7,163 |
| Households | 4,486 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 9.7% |
| Land area | 97.62 sq mi (plus 45.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29920. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 29920
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29901 | Beaufort, SC | 4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 29904 | Beaufort, SC | 7.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 29938 | Hilton Head Island, SC | 7.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 29935 | Port Royal, SC | 8.6 mi W | Standard |
| 29902 | Beaufort, SC | 8.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 29907 | Beaufort, SC | 8.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 29905 | Parris Island, SC | 9.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 29903 | Beaufort, SC | 12.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 29906 | Beaufort, SC | 13 mi W | Standard |
| 29914 | Dale, SC | 14.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 29926 | Hilton Head Island, SC | 16.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 29940 | Seabrook, SC | 17.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 29920 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 29920
123 MAIN ST
SAINT HELENA ISLAND SC 29920
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts FRIPP ISLAND and ST HELENA IS as the city name for 29920. Avoid Dataw Island, Frogmore and Harbor Isl: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (29920-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 29920?
- 29920 is a Saint Helena Island, South Carolina ZIP code. Fripp Island and St Helena Is are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 29920 in?
- ZIP code 29920 is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 29920 in?
- 29920 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 29920?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 29920 use area codes 843 and 854.
- What is the population of ZIP code 29920?
- About 10,606 people live in ZIP code 29920, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 29920?
- The median household income in 29920 is $77,744 a year, higher than 79% of South Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 29920?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 29920 are 29901 (Beaufort, 4 miles), 29904 (Beaufort, 7.3 miles), 29938 (Hilton Head Island, 7.3 miles) and 29935 (Port Royal, 8.6 miles).