Beaufort
City in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Beaufort is a city in Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 13,607 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burton, 2.3 miles SW.
- 13,607residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 25.8 sq miland area · 66.7 km²
- 528 / sq mipopulation density
- 29904main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Beaufort
Beaufort ( BEW-fərt) is a city in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States, and its county seat. Chartered in 1711, it is the second-oldest city in South Carolina, behind Charleston. The city's population was 13,607 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hilton Head Island metropolitan area.
Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island, in the heart of the Sea Islands and South Carolina Lowcountry. The city is widely known for its scenic location and for preserving the historic character of its antebellum architecture. The prominent role of Beaufort and the surrounding Sea Islands during the Reconstruction era after the U.S. Civil War is memorialized by the Reconstruction Era National Monument, established in 2017. The city is also known for its proximity to the military facilities at Parris Island, a U.S. naval hospital, and the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
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Living in Beaufort
- Median household income
- $61,220
- Median home value
- $345,400
- Median rent
- $1,212/mo
- Median age
- 32.2
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Beaufort had 13,607 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,607 |
|---|---|
| Density | 528 per sq mi (204 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beaufort at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,607 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.77 sq mi (66.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.93 sq mi (4.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4531° N, 80.7186° W |
| ZIP codes | 29904, 29906 |
| Official website | cityofbeaufort.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4504690 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beaufort
- Burton2.3 mi SW
- Laurel Bay4.0 mi W
- Shell Point5.7 mi S
- Seabrook6.1 mi N
- Lobeco6.8 mi N
- Port Royal6.9 mi S
- Dale7.1 mi N
- Sheldon10.9 mi NW
- Ridgeland11.9 mi W
- Coosawhatchie15.6 mi NW
- Yemassee16.3 mi NW
- Fripp Island16.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Beaufort
What county is Beaufort in?
Beaufort is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Beaufort, SC?
13,607 people lived in Beaufort at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beaufort, SC?
The main ZIP code is 29904. Other ZIP codes: 29906.
What is the elevation of Beaufort?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beaufort?
Burton (2.3 mi), Laurel Bay (4.0 mi), Shell Point (5.7 mi), Seabrook (6.1 mi), Lobeco (6.8 mi).
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