Laurel Bay
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Laurel Bay is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 5,082 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burton, 3.6 miles SE.
- 5,082residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 1,220 / sq mipopulation density
- 29906ZIP code
About Laurel Bay
Laurel Bay is a census-designated place and military housing complex in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 5,891 at the 2010 census. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, Laurel Bay is included within the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The base primarily houses military personnel with families that are stationed at the nearby military bases: MCAS Beaufort, MCRD Parris Island, and USNH Beaufort. The housing area first opened in the mid-1950s.
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Living in Laurel Bay
- Median household income
- $54,345
- Median home value
- $231,800
- Median rent
- $1,454/mo
- Median age
- 23
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Laurel Bay had 5,082 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,082 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,220 per sq mi (471 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laurel Bay at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,082 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.17 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4599° N, 80.7865° W |
| ZIP code | 29906 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4540525 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laurel Bay
- Burton3.6 mi SE
- Beaufort4.0 mi E
- Seabrook5.5 mi N
- Shell Point6.1 mi S
- Lobeco7.0 mi NE
- Ridgeland7.9 mi W
- Dale8.3 mi NE
- Port Royal8.9 mi SE
- Sheldon9.4 mi N
- Coosawhatchie12.3 mi NW
- Yemassee14.6 mi N
- Gillisonville16.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Bay
What county is Laurel Bay in?
Laurel Bay is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Laurel Bay, SC?
5,082 people lived in Laurel Bay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laurel Bay, SC?
The ZIP code of Laurel Bay is 29906.
What is the elevation of Laurel Bay?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laurel Bay?
Burton (3.6 mi), Beaufort (4.0 mi), Seabrook (5.5 mi), Shell Point (6.1 mi), Lobeco (7.0 mi).
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