Myrtle Beach, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29575
Horry County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,512
- 593/sq mi High-density area
- $71,447
- Median income Near-median income area
- $305,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Myrtle Beach pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 593
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29575 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 29575 (Myrtle Beach, SC) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.6 in 2023 to 281.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29575 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, home to 15,512 residents across 26.1 square miles, a density of 593 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29575 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,447 (12% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,588. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $305,700 (35% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,305.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Horry County, so 29575 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 29575
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Myrtle Beach, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29575.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 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 29575, 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
15,512
Population
26.1
Area (sq mi)
593
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29575?
55.5
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
7.1%
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?
$71,447
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$43,588
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29575 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Myrtle Beach, 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)
$71,447 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
16,592housing units
16,592
Total Housing Units
9,265
Occupied Units
7,327
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,700
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,305
Median Rent
1990
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
282
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+182%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29575 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 177 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 199 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 244 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 268 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 282 |
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 615 business establishments in ZIP 29575, employing approximately 6,350 people with a combined annual payroll of $234,734,000.
615
Businesses
6,350
Employees
$234.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 119 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 14.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 58 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.7% |
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 29575 vs 29588 →
ZIP 29575 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29588
Myrtle Beach (29588)
36,499 residents
- 29579
Myrtle Beach (29579)
32,180 residents
- 29577
Myrtle Beach (29577)
26,996 residents
- 29576
Murrells Inlet (29576)
24,446 residents
- 29575
Myrtle Beach (29575)
15,512 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29575 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29575 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29579
Myrtle Beach (29579)
$79,644 median income
- 29575
Myrtle Beach (29575)
$71,447 median income
- 29588
Myrtle Beach (29588)
$70,739 median income
- 29576
Murrells Inlet (29576)
$70,691 median income
- 29577
Myrtle Beach (29577)
$50,955 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29575 ranks #2 of 5 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 29575, 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 (15,512 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 29575 in?
ZIP code 29575 (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 29575?
ZIP code 29575 in Myrtle Beach, SC has a population of 15,512 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29575?
The median household income in ZIP 29575 is $71,447, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29575?
The median home value in ZIP 29575 is $305,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29575?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29575 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29575?
ZIP code 29575 has 615 business establishments employing approximately 6,350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29575?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29575 are: Retail trade (119), Accommodation and food services (86), Real estate and rental and leasing (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29575?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29575 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 29575?
In ZIP code 29575, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 29575?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29575 is 19.5 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 29575?
In ZIP code 29575, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29575?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29575 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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