Myrtle Beach, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29588
Horry County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,499
- 338/sq mi High-density area
- $70,739
- Median income Near-median income area
- $267,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Myrtle Beach pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 338
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29588 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 29588 (Myrtle Beach, SC) fell -2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.4 in 2023 to 230.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29588 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, with 36,499 residents across 108.0 square miles, a density of 338 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29588 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,739 (11% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,551. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $267,700 (18% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 77.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,282.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Horry County, so 29588 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 29588
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Myrtle Beach, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29588.
- Construction
Construction
195 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
89 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 29588, 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
36,499
Population
108.0
Area (sq mi)
338
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29588?
45.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
7.7%
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?
$70,739
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$38,551
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29588 ranks nationally
Myrtle Beach, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$70,739 48th percentile higher than 48% 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
22,626housing units
22,626
Total Housing Units
20,524
Occupied Units
2,102
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,700
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,282
Median Rent
2003
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
-2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29588 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 163 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 179 |
| 2022 | +21.2% | 216 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 236 |
| 2024 | -2.6% | 230 |
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 982 business establishments in ZIP 29588, employing approximately 7,683 people with a combined annual payroll of $306,340,000.
982
Businesses
7,683
Employees
$306.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 195 | 19.9% |
| Retail trade | 137 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 100 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 90 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 89 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 73 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.3% |
| Information | 13 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.5% |
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 29588 vs 29575 →
ZIP 29588 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
- 29576
Murrells Inlet (29576)
24,446 residents
- 29527
Conway (29527)
22,027 residents
- 29575
Myrtle Beach (29575)
15,512 residents
- 29585 13,606
Pawleys Island (29585)
13,606 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29588 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29588 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29585
Pawleys Island (29585)
$81,946 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
- 29576
Murrells Inlet (29576)
$70,691 median income
- 29527
Conway (29527)
$52,069 median income
- 29577
Myrtle Beach (29577)
$50,955 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29588 ranks #4 of 7 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 29588, 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 (36,499 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 29588 in?
ZIP code 29588 (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 29588?
ZIP code 29588 in Myrtle Beach, SC has a population of 36,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29588?
The median household income in ZIP 29588 is $70,739, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29588?
The median home value in ZIP 29588 is $267,700, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29588?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29588 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29588?
ZIP code 29588 has 982 business establishments employing approximately 7,683 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29588?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29588 are: Construction (195), Retail trade (137), Other services (except public administration) (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29588?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29588 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 29588?
In ZIP code 29588, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 29588?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29588 is 21.8 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 29588?
In ZIP code 29588, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29588?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29588 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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