PlainZIP

Myrtle Beach, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29579

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

32,180
284/sq mi
$79,644
Median income
$353,600
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Myrtle Beach pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
284
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29579 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29579 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, with 32,180 residents across 113.4 square miles, a density of 284 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29579 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,644 (25% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $40,354. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Housing costs here run $353,600 for a typical home value (56% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,617 a month; 75.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29579, 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 29579

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Myrtle Beach, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29579.

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 29579, 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

32,180

Population

113.4

Area (sq mi)

284

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29579?

42.2

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.6%
African American 8.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$79,644

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$40,354

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29579 ranks nationally

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

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

$79,644 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

25,682

Total Housing Units

22,176

Occupied Units

3,506

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$353,600

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,617

Median Rent

2007

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

+16.0%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29579 have increased 16.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 157
2021 +14.9% 181
2022 +27.0% 229
2023 +0.5% 231
2024 +16.0% 267

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 1,153 business establishments in ZIP 29579, employing approximately 10,615 people with a combined annual payroll of $465,468,000.

1,153

Businesses

10,615

Employees

$465.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 163 14.1%
Construction 158 13.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 139 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 119 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 112 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 88 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 82 7.1%
Finance and insurance 48 4.2%
Wholesale trade 38 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 33 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 2.7%
Manufacturing 17 1.5%
Educational services 15 1.3%
Information 10 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 29579 vs 29577 →

ZIP 29579 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 29579 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 29579 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 29579 ranks #2 of 6 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
29577 Myrtle Beach, SC 26,996 4.0 mi
29572 Myrtle Beach, SC 7,893 7.4 mi
29526 Conway, SC 39,033 8.1 mi
29575 Myrtle Beach, SC 15,512 9.3 mi
29588 Myrtle Beach, SC 36,499 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Horry County

29526 standard
Conway, SC
Pop: 39,033
29588 standard
Myrtle Beach, SC
Pop: 36,499
29577 standard
Myrtle Beach, SC
Pop: 26,996
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 29579 in? ▼
ZIP code 29579 (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 29579? ▼
ZIP code 29579 in Myrtle Beach, SC has a population of 32,180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29579? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29579 is $79,644, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29579? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29579 is $353,600, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29579? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29579 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29579? ▼
ZIP code 29579 has 1,153 business establishments employing approximately 10,615 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29579? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29579 are: Retail trade (163), Construction (158), Real estate and rental and leasing (139). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29579? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29579 increased by 16.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 29579? ▼
In ZIP code 29579, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 29579? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29579 is 22.4 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 29579? ▼
In ZIP code 29579, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29579? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29579 is 11.2% 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.