29579 ZIP Code – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
29579 is a ZIP code serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in Horry County with a population of approximately 49,113 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $67,788, which is above the South Carolina average and near the national figure. Median home values of $285,400 are near the national average, with 75.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,322 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 20% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.1%, below the national average. About 34.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 40.9, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 29577, 29572, 29526.
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ZIP 29579 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29579 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $285k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,322 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.3% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29577 – Myrtle Beach
- 29572 – Myrtle Beach
- 29526 – Conway
- 29588 – Myrtle Beach
- 29575 – Myrtle Beach
- 29527 – Conway
- 29568 – Longs
- 29576 – Murrells Inlet
- 29582 – North Myrtle Beach
- 29566 – Little River
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29577 | MYRTLE BEACH | 34,384 | $47,107 |
| 29572 | MYRTLE BEACH | 11,441 | $67,594 |
| 29526 | CONWAY | 49,383 | $59,194 |
| 29588 | MYRTLE BEACH | 52,899 | $60,337 |
| 29575 | MYRTLE BEACH | 19,511 | $68,031 |