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29909Bluffton, SC Home Values

Typical home value $485,111 as of June 2026 · 8th of 18 in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC

Typical value — June 2026
$485,111
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
-2.9%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
+35.7%
June 2021 to June 2026
Rank in metro
8th
of 18 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 29909, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 29909 compares in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC area

ZIP code 29909 (Bluffton, SC) has a typical home value of $485,111 as of June 2026, ranking 8th of 18 ZIP codes tracked in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC area, more expensive than about 61% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -2.9% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +35.7%, from $357,400 in June 2021 to $485,111 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 15.5× the annual rent ($2,607/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.

Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Hilton Head Island.

Population and demographics

ZIP code 29909 has a population of 23,929, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 89.9% White, 2.7% Black or African American, 2.5% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% two or more races, 0.9% another race, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence80 Lowcountry Drive, Ridgeland, SC4.4 mi
Okatie Elementary53 Cherry Point Road, Bluffton, SC4.7 mi
Red Cedar Elementary10 Box Elder Street, Bluffton, SC5.9 mi

Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29909?

$485,111 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 29909 an expensive ZIP code in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC area?

29909 ranks 8th of 18 ZIP codes in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 61% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 29909 changed over the past year?

-2.9% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 29909?

The typical home price is 15.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,607/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.

What is the population of ZIP code 29909?

23,929, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 29909?

Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence (4.4 mi), Okatie Elementary (4.7 mi), Red Cedar Elementary (5.9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.

Is this page showing a forecast for 29909?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC forecast for a modeled outlook.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.