29579 ZIP Code
Myrtle Beach, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29579 |
| City/Town: | Myrtle Beach |
| County: | Horry |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 49,113 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,788 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,792 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,655 |
| Median Home Value: | $285,400 |
| Land Area: | 53.0 sq miles
137.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.7664, -78.9135 |
Population Information (29579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 49,113 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,607 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,506 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,212 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,516 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,623 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,841 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,632 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,608 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,697 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,004 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,746 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,837 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,815 | 13.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,283 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 299 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $285,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,322 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,655 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,768 | 82.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,887 | 17.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,348 | 71.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,420 | 28.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,289 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 280 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,458 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,084 | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,449 | 23.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,625 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,696 | 21.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,697 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29579 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,788 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,113 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,020 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,792 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,625 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,972 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,629 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,514 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,171 | 83.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,620 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,181 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 40,180 | 81.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,189 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 65 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 848 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,052 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,779 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,675 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,007 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 894 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 583 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 82 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,448 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29579 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 801 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 266 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 926 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,620 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,415 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,480 | 23.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,074 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,076 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 936 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,174 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29579 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,493 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,800 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 109 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 528 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,628 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29579 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 76 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,431 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 689 | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 677 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,130 | 18.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 897 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 182 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,725 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,290 | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,705 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,701 | 20.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 650 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 819 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.9% | 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 (29579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,038 | 89.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,657 | 70.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,670 | 36.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,986 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29579 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,974 | 74.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,573 | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,599 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 571 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 285 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,214 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29579 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,804 | 60.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,051 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 193 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 746 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,349 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,460 | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,572 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 468 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29579 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 641 | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 6,157 | 27.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 8,495 | 37.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,180 | 18.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,011 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 780 | 3.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 169 | 0.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 62 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 148 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 12 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29579 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 273 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,128 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,468 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,637 | 47.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,087 | 18.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,062 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29579 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,127 | 16.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 276 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,229 | 81.1% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 124 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29579 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 483 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,087 | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,338 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,860 | 15.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29579 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 289 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 383 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 944 | 7.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,762 | 13.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,849 | 28.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,301 | 32.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,664 | 12.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 156 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29579 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,509 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $462 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,322 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (29579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,768 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,131 | 54.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,425 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,640 | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,272 | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,432 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,930 | 31.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29579 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,820 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,741 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,745 | 57.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 365 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,693 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,988 | 31.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29579 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,958 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 562 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 294 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,925 | 44.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,418 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,759 | 25.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,173 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,317 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,024 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,348 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 490 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,257 | 51.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,601 | 41.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29579 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,582 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,120 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,677 | 51.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,059 | 43.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,750 | 38.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 384 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 44,420 | 90.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 687 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,693 | 683.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,693 | 683.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,693 | 683.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,007 | 146.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 269 | 39.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 52 | 7.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,337 | 340.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 140 | 20.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29579 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,901 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 41,652 | 88.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,249 | 11.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,617 | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,637 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 425 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 570 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29579 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,768 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,483 | 98.5% | 89.4% |
Myrtle Beach, SC29579