Bluffton town, SC

ZIP 29910 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Bluffton town, SC (29910)

Median Income

$96,122

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,006

Wealth inflow

Population

50,173

Unemployment

2.6%

1.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,006 for ZIP 29910 (Bluffton town, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.6%-30% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.4%-76% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

2.5%-79% vs US avg

1,828

Establishments

16,076

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Food services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction9.3%
Manufacturing5.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade13.5%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Information3.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.6%
Professional, scientific, management12.3%
Education, health care, social18.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services17.3%
Other services3.8%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29910 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 15.0%, median income rose 5.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.1%.

Median Income

$96,122

+28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate