Fripp Island
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Fripp Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 963 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harbor Island, 6.6 miles NE.
- 963residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 295 / sq mipopulation density
- 29920ZIP code
About Fripp Island
Fripp Island is a 6.546 sq mi (16.954 km2) barrier island and census-designated place (CDP) located along the Atlantic coast of the lowcountry part of South Carolina. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 963.
It is approximately 21 miles from Beaufort, 96 miles south of Charleston, and 65 miles north of Savannah, Georgia. Some of the neighboring islands include Hunting Island, Harbor Island, Saint Helena Island, Lady's Island, and Pritchard's Island. The island mostly serves as a residential vacation resort, but several hundred residents make it their permanent home. It is also the most seaward of the South Carolina Sea Islands. Fripp is renowned for its resort amenities and natural conservation.
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Living in Fripp Island
- Median household income
- $102,778
- Median home value
- $671,300
- Median age
- 65.1
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Fripp Island had 963 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 963 |
|---|---|
| Density | 295 per sq mi (114 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fripp Island at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 963 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.26 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3203° N, 80.4840° W |
| ZIP code | 29920 |
| Official website | co.beaufort.sc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4527565 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fripp Island
- Harbor Island6.6 mi NE
- Port Royal12.8 mi W
- Edisto Beach15.8 mi NE
- Shell Point16.2 mi W
- Beaufort16.5 mi NW
- Burton16.6 mi NW
- Hilton Head Island17.4 mi SW
- Laurel Bay20.1 mi NW
- Dale20.6 mi NW
- Lobeco21.7 mi NW
- Seabrook21.7 mi NW
- Seabrook Island25.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fripp Island
What county is Fripp Island in?
Fripp Island is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Fripp Island, SC?
963 people lived in Fripp Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fripp Island, SC?
The ZIP code of Fripp Island is 29920.
What is the elevation of Fripp Island?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fripp Island?
Harbor Island (6.6 mi), Port Royal (12.8 mi), Edisto Beach (15.8 mi), Shell Point (16.2 mi), Beaufort (16.5 mi).
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