PlainZIP

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
$71,447
Median income
$305,700
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $43,588. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $305,700 (35% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,305 monthly, and 79.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Horry County, letting you compare 29575 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 29575

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Myrtle Beach, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29575.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29575?

55.5

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$71,447

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$43,588

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29575 ranks nationally

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

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

$71,447 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,592

Total Housing Units

9,265

Occupied Units

7,327

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$305,700

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29575 ranks #5 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 29575 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 29575 ranks #2 of 5 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
29588 Myrtle Beach, SC 36,499 4.2 mi
29577 Myrtle Beach, SC 26,996 6.3 mi
29576 Murrells Inlet, SC 24,446 6.7 mi
29579 Myrtle Beach, SC 32,180 9.3 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 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.

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