Myrtle Beach, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29577

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

26,996
441/sq mi: $50,955
Median income: $299,900
Median home value: 30.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Myrtle Beach pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs: 441
people per sq mi: 60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29577 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29577 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.3 square miles in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina. The area is home to 26,996 residents, producing a population density of 441 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29577 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29577 sits at $50,955 (20% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,326. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $299,900 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,217 per month, and 59.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29577 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Horry County, so you can benchmark 29577 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29577

Retail trade

489
Accommodation and food services

449
Real estate and rental and leasing

294
Professional, scientific, and technical services

248
Other services (except public administration)

199

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29577, Myrtle Beach, SC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,996

Population

61.3

Area (sq mi)

441

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29577?

44.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

12.8%

Foreign-Born

White 65.0%

African American 16.8%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%

Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

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?

$50,955

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$37,326

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29577 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,955 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

What does housing look like?

22,337

Total Housing Units

16,080

Occupied Units

6,257

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%

Renter 40.3%

$299,900

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,217

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29577 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+7.6%	164
2021	+11.5%	183
2022	+20.0%	220
2023	+14.2%	251
2024	+2.2%	257

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 2,612 business establishments in ZIP 29577, employing approximately 34,946 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,411,902,000.

2,612

Businesses

34,946

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	489	18.7%
Accommodation and food services	449	17.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing	294	11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	248	9.5%
Other services (except public administration)	199	7.6%
Health care and social assistance	192	7.3%
Construction	171	6.5%
Finance and insurance	136	5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	114	4.4%
Wholesale trade	93	3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	80	3.1%
Information	43	1.6%
Transportation and warehousing	38	1.4%
Manufacturing	34	1.3%
Educational services	14	0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises	12	0.5%
Utilities	3	0.1%

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 29577 vs 29579 →

29588

36,499
29579

32,180
29577

26,996
29575

15,512
29572

7,893

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29577 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

29572

$85,247
29579

$79,644
29575

$71,447
29588

$70,739
29577

$50,955

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29577 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
29579	Myrtle Beach, SC	32,180	4.0 mi
29575	Myrtle Beach, SC	15,512	6.3 mi
29588	Myrtle Beach, SC	36,499	7.2 mi
29572	Myrtle Beach, SC	7,893	8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Horry County

Horry County Myrtle Beach, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29577 in? ▼

ZIP code 29577 (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 29577? ▼

ZIP code 29577 in Myrtle Beach, SC has a population of 26,996 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 29577? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 29577 is $50,955, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 29577? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 29577 is $299,900, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29577? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 29577 is White at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 29577? ▼

ZIP code 29577 has 2,612 business establishments employing approximately 34,946 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 29577? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29577 are: Retail trade (489), Accommodation and food services (449), Real estate and rental and leasing (294). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 29577? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29577 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 29577? ▼

In ZIP code 29577, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 29577? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29577 is 18.2 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 29577? ▼

In ZIP code 29577, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29577? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 29577 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.