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Myrtle Beach, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29572

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

7,893
372/sq mi
$85,247
Median income
$427,400
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Myrtle Beach pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
372
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29572 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29572 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, home to 7,893 residents across 21.2 square miles, a density of 372 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29572 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,247 (34% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $61,044. Poverty here runs at 8.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $427,400 (89% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,334 monthly, and 77.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Horry County, letting you compare 29572 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 29572

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Myrtle Beach, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29572.

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 29572, Myrtle Beach, 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

7,893

Population

21.2

Area (sq mi)

372

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29572?

59.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$85,247

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$61,044

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29572 ranks nationally

Myrtle Beach, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,247 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

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

What does housing look like?

14,160

Total Housing Units

5,935

Occupied Units

8,225

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$427,400

Median Home Value

+89% vs state

$1,334

Median Rent

1988

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29572 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 169
2021 +15.0% 195
2022 +8.8% 212
2023 +29.1% 273
2024 +2.1% 279

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 700 business establishments in ZIP 29572, employing approximately 10,851 people with a combined annual payroll of $517,655,000.

700

Businesses

10,851

Employees

$517.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 162 23.1%
Accommodation and food services 125 17.9%
Health care and social assistance 120 17.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 87 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 45 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 6.3%
Construction 28 4.0%
Finance and insurance 24 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.0%
Wholesale trade 6 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Information 5 0.7%
Manufacturing 4 0.6%

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 29572 vs 29579 →

ZIP 29572 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 29572 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 29572 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 29572 ranks the highest of 6 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
29579 Myrtle Beach, SC 32,180 7.4 mi
29568 Longs, SC 12,224 9.8 mi
29577 Myrtle Beach, SC 26,996 8.2 mi
29582 North Myrtle Beach, SC 14,622 8.6 mi
29566 Little River, SC 15,179 10.2 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 Myrtle Beach, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29572 in? ▼
ZIP code 29572 (Myrtle Beach) 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 29572? ▼
ZIP code 29572 in Myrtle Beach, SC has a population of 7,893 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29572? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29572 is $85,247, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29572? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29572 is $427,400, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29572? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29572 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29572? ▼
ZIP code 29572 has 700 business establishments employing approximately 10,851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29572? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29572 are: Retail trade (162), Accommodation and food services (125), Health care and social assistance (120). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29572? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29572 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 29572? ▼
In ZIP code 29572, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 29572? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29572 is 19.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29572? ▼
In ZIP code 29572, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29572? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29572 is 8.4% 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.