ZIP Code 29916 - Early Branch South Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 29916 is located in Early Branch South Carolina. Portions of 29916 are also in Yemassee. 29916 is primarily within Hampton County, with some portions in Jasper County. Regionally, 29916 is located in the Hilton Head Area.
ZIP Code 29916 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Early Branch |
| Primary County | Hampton County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,799 |
| Area Code(s) | 803 / 839 / 843 / 854 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 29916 Map
29916 Demographics
29916 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in South Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29916 is White. The current unemployment level in 29916 is 4.2%.
| Population | 1,799 |
| Population Growth Rate | 42.27% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 618 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,961 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $169,590 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.2% |
29916 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,383 | 75.2% |
| Black | 456 | 24.8% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
29916 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 38 | 4.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 124 | 14.19% |
| High School Diploma | 434 | 49.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 15 | 1.72% |
| GED or Alternate | 79 | 9.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 132 | 15.1% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 5.95% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
29916 Geography
| Coordinates | 32.72451019, -80.96443176 |
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| Region | Hilton Head Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 70 Square Miles |
29916 Schools
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29916 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63h - Carolina Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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