PlainZIP

Myrtle Beach, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29577

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

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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, with 26,996 residents across 61.3 square miles, a density of 441 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29577 reports a modest median household income of $50,955 (20% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,326. Poverty here runs at 20.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $299,900 (33% above the state average), median rent at $1,217 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29577, plus 6 more within Horry County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 29577

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Myrtle Beach, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29577.

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 29577, 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

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

Myrtle Beach, SC 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

$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 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

17

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 →

ZIP 29577 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 29577 ranks #3 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 29577 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 29577 ranks #5 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
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

29526 standard
Conway, SC
Pop: 39,033
29588 standard
Myrtle Beach, SC
Pop: 36,499
29579 standard
Myrtle Beach, SC
Pop: 32,180
29576 standard
Murrells Inlet, SC
Pop: 24,446
29527 standard
Conway, SC
Pop: 22,027
29569 standard
Loris, SC
Pop: 15,951

Related Areas

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.

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