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 High-density area
- $50,955
- Median income Below-median income area
- $299,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29577 (Myrtle Beach, SC) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.1 in 2023 to 256.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,326. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $299,900 (33% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,217; 59.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Horry County, so 29577 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 29577
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Myrtle Beach, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29577.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
489 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
449 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
294 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
248 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
199 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 29577?
44.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
12.8%
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?
$50,955
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$37,326
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29577 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)
$50,955 29th percentile higher than 29% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
22,337housing units
22,337
Total Housing Units
16,080
Occupied Units
6,257
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$299,900
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 29588
Myrtle Beach (29588)
36,499 residents
- 29579
Myrtle Beach (29579)
32,180 residents
- 29577
Myrtle Beach (29577)
26,996 residents
- 29575
Myrtle Beach (29575)
15,512 residents
- 29572 7,893
Myrtle Beach (29572)
7,893 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29577 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29577 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29572
Myrtle Beach (29572)
$85,247 median income
- 29579
Myrtle Beach (29579)
$79,644 median income
- 29575
Myrtle Beach (29575)
$71,447 median income
- 29588
Myrtle Beach (29588)
$70,739 median income
- 29577
Myrtle Beach (29577)
$50,955 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29577, 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 (26,996 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 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.
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