Shell Point
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Shell Point is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 2,281 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burton, 3.5 miles N.
- 2,281residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 593 / sq mipopulation density
- 29935ZIP code
About Shell Point
Shell Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,336 at the 2010 census. Shell Point is served by the Burton Fire District. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, Shell Point is in the Hilton Head Island−Bluffton, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Shell Point
- Median household income
- $81,630
- Median home value
- $293,300
- Median rent
- $1,188/mo
- Median age
- 53.2
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Shell Point had 2,281 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,281 |
|---|---|
| Density | 593 per sq mi (229 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shell Point at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,281 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.85 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3755° N, 80.7537° W |
| ZIP code | 29935 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4565680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shell Point
- Burton3.5 mi N
- Port Royal3.5 mi SE
- Beaufort5.7 mi N
- Laurel Bay6.1 mi N
- Seabrook11.0 mi N
- Ridgeland11.7 mi NW
- Lobeco12.2 mi N
- Dale12.8 mi N
- Hilton Head Island12.8 mi S
- Bluffton15.1 mi SW
- Sheldon15.4 mi N
- Fripp Island16.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shell Point
What county is Shell Point in?
Shell Point is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Shell Point, SC?
2,281 people lived in Shell Point at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shell Point, SC?
The ZIP code of Shell Point is 29935.
What is the elevation of Shell Point?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shell Point?
Burton (3.5 mi), Port Royal (3.5 mi), Beaufort (5.7 mi), Laurel Bay (6.1 mi), Seabrook (11.0 mi).
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