29576 ZIP Code
Murrells Inlet, South carolina
January 24, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 29576 |
| City/Town: | Murrells Inlet |
| County: | Georgetown |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,817 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,890 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,447 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,522 |
| Median Home Value: | $284,900 |
| Land Area: | 30.5 sq miles
78.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.5698, -79.0535 |
Population Information (29576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,817 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,884 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,933 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 62.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 590 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 754 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,176 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,230 | 3.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 957 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,899 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,555 | 7.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,397 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,463 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,996 | 12.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 8,644 | 26.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,271 | 13.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 885 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $284,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,371 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,522 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,504 | 72.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 6,018 | 28.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,461 | 86.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,043 | 13.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,110 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 476 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 997 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,015 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,251 | 25.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,825 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,583 | 19.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,963 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29576 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,890 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,809 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,847 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,447 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,261 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,841 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 420 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,755 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,601 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 935 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,172 | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 133 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,421 | 92.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 567 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 305 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 536 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 340 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 648 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 847 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,266 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 359 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 339 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 163 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 405 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29576 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 788 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 434 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,016 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,106 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,686 | 17.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,748 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,544 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,496 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 752 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 934 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29576 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,072 | 78.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 695 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 112 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 107 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,561 | 12.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29576 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 745 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 692 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 205 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,036 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 181 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 254 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 973 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,814 | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,997 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,193 | 17.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 601 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 133 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,600 | 90.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,994 | 70.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,907 | 51.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,029 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29576 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,829 | 56.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 9,542 | 61.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 7,517 | 48.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 420 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 105 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 391 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29576 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,100 | 51.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,851 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 117 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 601 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,851 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 692 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,524 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,754 | 17.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29576 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 184 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,349 | 20.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,214 | 28.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,403 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,196 | 19.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,450 | 6.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 305 | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 310 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 58 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 53 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29576 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 6 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 335 | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,548 | 25.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,018 | 55.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,958 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 657 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29576 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,046 | 13.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 189 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,128 | 84.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 105 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29576 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 370 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,677 | 36.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,167 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,290 | 14.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29576 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 839 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 833 | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,282 | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,186 | 8.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,136 | 23.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,464 | 33.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,513 | 11.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 208 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29576 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,465 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $560 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,371 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (29576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,504 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,314 | 53.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,137 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,287 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,122 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,887 | 12.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,993 | 58.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.59 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29576 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,590 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,192 | 21.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,874 | 60.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 759 | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,674 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,351 | 16.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29576 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,017 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 135 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 250 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,583 | 39.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,074 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 975 | 24.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,551 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,808 | 12.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,629 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,080 | 18.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 101 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,145 | 35.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,834 | 63.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29576 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,333 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,364 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,650 | 37.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,698 | 61.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,921 | 44.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29576 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,243 | 95.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 266 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,574 | 591.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,574 | 591.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,574 | 591.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 584 | 219.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 295 | 110.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 130 | 48.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29576 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,227 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,946 | 96.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,281 | 4.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 507 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 379 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 379 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29576 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,504 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,841 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Murrells Inlet, SC29576