Aynor, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29511
Horry County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,146
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,507
- Median income Near-median income area
- $252,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aynor pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29511 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29511 (Aynor, SC) rose +22.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.7 in 2023 to 267.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29511 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aynor, Horry County, South Carolina, home to 5,146 residents across 159.3 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29511 reports a modest median household income of $69,507 (9% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,222. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $252,900 (12% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $980; 88.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Horry County, so 29511 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 29511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aynor, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29511.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29511, Aynor, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,146
Population
159.3
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29511?
41.2
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$69,507
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$29,222
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29511 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Aynor, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,507 Top 33% higher than 67% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,637housing units
2,637
Total Housing Units
2,437
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,900
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$980
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+22.9%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29511 have increased 22.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 165 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 182 |
| 2022 | +24.7% | 227 |
| 2023 | -3.9% | 218 |
| 2024 | +22.9% | 268 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 112 business establishments in ZIP 29511, employing approximately 1,015 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,606,000.
112
Businesses
1,015
Employees
$33.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 20.5% |
| Construction | 21 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29511 vs 29544 →
ZIP 29511 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29526
Conway (29526)
39,033 residents
- 29511 5,146
Aynor (29511)
5,146 residents
- 29544 4,909
Galivants Ferry (29544)
4,909 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29511 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29511 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29544
Galivants Ferry (29544)
$78,401 median income
- 29511
Aynor (29511)
$69,507 median income
- 29526
Conway (29526)
$68,825 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29511 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29511, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,146 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29511 in?
ZIP code 29511 (Aynor) is located in Horry County, South Carolina. Horry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/horry-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29511?
ZIP code 29511 in Aynor, SC has a population of 5,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29511?
The median household income in ZIP 29511 is $69,507, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29511?
The median home value in ZIP 29511 is $252,900, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29511 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29511?
ZIP code 29511 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 1,015 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29511 are: Retail trade (23), Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29511?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29511 increased by 22.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29511?
In ZIP code 29511, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29511?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29511 is 31.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29511?
In ZIP code 29511, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29511?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29511 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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