29588 ZIP Code
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29588 |
| City/Town: | Myrtle Beach |
| County: | Horry |
| State: | South Carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 52,899 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,337 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,048 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,817 |
| Median Home Value: | $223,700 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6700, -79.0100 |
Population Information (29588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 52,899 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,930 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 26,969 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,438 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,945 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,911 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,755 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,508 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,349 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,893 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,168 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,196 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,659 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 7,874 | 14.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,111 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,092 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $223,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,148 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,817 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,194 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,623 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,856 | 77.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,338 | 22.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 39,342 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,441 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,920 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,452 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,764 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,292 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,117 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,356 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29588 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,337 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,084 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,984 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,048 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,668 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,190 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,460 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,498 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,339 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,358 | 9.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,493 | 10.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 42,702 | 80.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,968 | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 82 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 847 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,446 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,844 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,865 | 7.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,210 | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,708 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 402 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 89 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,011 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29588 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 819 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 368 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,583 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,631 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,702 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,492 | 23.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,529 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,127 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 838 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,105 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29588 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,493 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,882 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 332 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 198 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,746 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29588 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,689 | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 653 | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 470 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,211 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 866 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 385 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,803 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,175 | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,140 | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,801 | 19.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,529 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 468 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.7% | 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 (29588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,151 | 81.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,542 | 55.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 22,618 | 42.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 9,654 | 18.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29588 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,136 | 68.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 8,930 | 46.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,663 | 34.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,124 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 153 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,859 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29588 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,541 | 66.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 831 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 77 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 599 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,006 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,232 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 777 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,754 | 12.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29588 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 239 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,365 | 20.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,816 | 31.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,580 | 21.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,857 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,647 | 7.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 125 | 0.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 72 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 53 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 63 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29588 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 329 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,266 | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,857 | 17.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,006 | 55.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,825 | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 534 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29588 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 778 | 4.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 91 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 18,097 | 94.3% | 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: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 173 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29588 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 688 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,245 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,352 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,909 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29588 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 759 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 662 | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,545 | 10.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,676 | 18.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6,023 | 40.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,651 | 17.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 435 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 105 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29588 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,230 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $422 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,148 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.38 |
Households (29588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,194 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,697 | 50.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,434 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,309 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,756 | 24.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,749 | 24.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,171 | 42.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.75 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29588 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,920 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,079 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,865 | 49.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 713 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,897 | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,326 | 24.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29588 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,254 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 368 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 835 | 8.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,668 | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,999 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,384 | 23.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 42,931 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,221 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 52,805 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,574 | 18.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 464 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,716 | 49.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,394 | 45.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29588 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 47,296 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,323 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,161 | 59.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,112 | 39.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,595 | 30.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 50 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 48,403 | 91.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 448 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,496 | 1003.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,496 | 1003.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,496 | 1003.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,460 | 325.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 13 | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,354 | 525.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 75 | 16.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29588 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 50,461 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 45,177 | 89.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,284 | 10.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,530 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,209 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 512 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 33 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29588 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,194 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,554 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Myrtle Beach, SC29588