Conway, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29527
Horry County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,027
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,069
- Median income Below-median income area
- $218,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Conway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29527 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 29527 (Conway, SC) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.1 in 2023 to 244.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29527 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Conway, Horry County, South Carolina, with 22,027 residents across 401.2 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29527 reports a modest median household income of $52,069 (18% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,024. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $218,100 (4% below the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $964; 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Horry County, so 29527 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 29527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conway, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29527.
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 19
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 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 29527, Conway, 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
22,027
Population
401.2
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29527?
43.5
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
4.9%
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?
$52,069
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$28,024
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29527 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Conway, 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)
$52,069 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
11,724housing units
11,724
Total Housing Units
10,856
Occupied Units
868
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,100
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$964
Median Rent
2001
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29527 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 158 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 179 |
| 2022 | +25.1% | 224 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 230 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 245 |
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 249 business establishments in ZIP 29527, employing approximately 1,945 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,124,000.
249
Businesses
1,945
Employees
$89.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 69 | 27.7% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 2.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
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 29527 vs 29588 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29588 | Myrtle Beach, SC | 36,499 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29527, 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 (22,027 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 29527 in?
ZIP code 29527 (Conway) 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 29527?
ZIP code 29527 in Conway, SC has a population of 22,027 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29527?
The median household income in ZIP 29527 is $52,069, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29527?
The median home value in ZIP 29527 is $218,100, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29527?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29527 is White at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29527?
ZIP code 29527 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 1,945 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29527?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29527 are: Construction (69), Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29527?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29527 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 29527?
In ZIP code 29527, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 29527?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29527 is 28.6 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 29527?
In ZIP code 29527, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29527?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29527 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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