Aynor, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29511

Horry County, South Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

5,146
32/sq mi: $69,507
Median income: $252,900
Median home value: 15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 29511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 159.3 square miles in Aynor, Horry County, South Carolina. The area is home to 5,146 residents, producing a population density of 32 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29511 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29511 sits at $69,507 (9% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,222. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $252,900 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $980 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Horry County, so you can benchmark 29511 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29511

Retail trade

23
Construction

21
Other services (except public administration)

12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

10
Health care and social assistance

9

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29511, Aynor, SC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,146

Population

159.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29511?

41.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%

African American 6.0%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$29,222

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29511 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,507 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,637

Total Housing Units

2,437

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%

Renter 11.7%

$252,900

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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

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 →

29526

39,033
29511

5,146
29544

4,909

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29511 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

29544

$78,401
29511

$69,507
29526

$68,825

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
29544	Galivants Ferry, SC	4,909	6.0 mi
29526	Conway, SC	39,033	11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Horry County

Horry County Aynor, SC South Carolina

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.