City

Conway, SC

3 ZIP codes  ·  Horry County  ·  South Carolina

👥80,230Population
💰$61,633Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$219,389Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.7%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 17.6%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3%Race
White69.7%
Hispanic6.8%
Black17.6%
Asian1.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma912 (1.9%)
HS Graduate16,868 (34.5%)
Some College6,922 (14.2%)
Associates8,017 (16.4%)
Bachelors6,366 (13%)
Graduate Degree9,831 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College14.2%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,633 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$219,389 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units31,748
Vacant Units3,315

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
65%
About Conway, SC

Conway is a city in South Carolina, located in Horry County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 80,230 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.33 years.

Economically, Conway is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,633 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Conway is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,389, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $949 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Conway is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.7%).

Conway, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Conway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29526 51,176 $66,490 $232,100 $943 6.9% 35.5% 76.6%
29527 29,054 $53,078 $197,000 $962 4.1% 29.1% 74.4%