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Loris, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29569

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

15,951
35/sq mi
$46,840
Median income
$200,300
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Loris pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29569 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29569 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Loris, Horry County, South Carolina, home to 15,951 residents across 451.9 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29569 reports a modest median household income of $46,840 (27% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,895. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. Housing costs here run $200,300 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $786 a month; 73.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 29569 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Horry County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 29569

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Loris, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29569.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 29569, Loris, 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

15,951

Population

451.9

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29569?

44.3

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 65.2%
African American 29.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$46,840

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$29,895

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29569 ranks nationally

Loris, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,840 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,053

Total Housing Units

7,096

Occupied Units

957

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$200,300

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$786

Median Rent

1995

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29569 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 156
2021 +12.3% 176
2022 +26.1% 221
2023 +11.3% 246
2024 +2.9% 253

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 306 business establishments in ZIP 29569, employing approximately 3,884 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,275,000.

306

Businesses

3,884

Employees

$172.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 66 21.6%
Other services (except public administration) 41 13.4%
Construction 38 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 30 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 24 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.9%
Finance and insurance 18 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.9%
Wholesale trade 10 3.3%
Manufacturing 9 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.6%
Information 4 1.3%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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 29569 vs 29545 →

ZIP 29569 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29569 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29569 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29569 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29545 Green Sea, SC 1,657 9.6 mi
28463 Tabor City, NC 9,799 8.5 mi
28432 Clarendon, NC 1,968 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Horry County

29526 standard
Conway, SC
Pop: 39,033
29588 standard
Myrtle Beach, SC
Pop: 36,499
29579 standard
Myrtle Beach, SC
Pop: 32,180
29577 standard
Myrtle Beach, SC
Pop: 26,996
29576 standard
Murrells Inlet, SC
Pop: 24,446
29527 standard
Conway, SC
Pop: 22,027

Related Areas

Horry County Loris, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29569 in? ▼
ZIP code 29569 (Loris) 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 29569? ▼
ZIP code 29569 in Loris, SC has a population of 15,951 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29569? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29569 is $46,840, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29569? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29569 is $200,300, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29569? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29569 is White at 65.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29569? ▼
ZIP code 29569 has 306 business establishments employing approximately 3,884 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29569? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29569 are: Retail trade (66), Other services (except public administration) (41), Construction (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29569? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29569 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 29569? ▼
In ZIP code 29569, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 29569? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29569 is 28.8 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 29569? ▼
In ZIP code 29569, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29569? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29569 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.