Burton
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Burton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 6,777 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beaufort, 2.3 miles NE.
- 6,777residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.1 km²
- 830 / sq mipopulation density
- 29906ZIP code
About Burton
Burton is a census-designated place (CDP) on Port Royal Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 6,976 at the 2010 census. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, Burton is included within the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Burton
- Median household income
- $68,063
- Median home value
- $247,600
- Median rent
- $1,229/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Burton had 6,777 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,777 |
|---|---|
| Density | 830 per sq mi (321 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burton at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,777 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.16 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4248° N, 80.7406° W |
| ZIP code | 29906 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4510360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burton
- Beaufort2.3 mi NE
- Shell Point3.5 mi S
- Laurel Bay3.6 mi NW
- Port Royal5.4 mi SE
- Seabrook7.7 mi N
- Lobeco8.7 mi N
- Dale9.3 mi N
- Ridgeland11.0 mi W
- Sheldon12.3 mi N
- Coosawhatchie15.9 mi NW
- Hilton Head Island16.2 mi S
- Fripp Island16.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Burton
What county is Burton in?
Burton is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Burton, SC?
6,777 people lived in Burton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burton, SC?
The ZIP code of Burton is 29906.
What is the elevation of Burton?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burton?
Beaufort (2.3 mi), Shell Point (3.5 mi), Laurel Bay (3.6 mi), Port Royal (5.4 mi), Seabrook (7.7 mi).
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