County

Georgetown County, SC

5 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  South Carolina

👥86,543Population
💰$65,519Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$266,559Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.3%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 20.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.6%Race
White73.3%
Hispanic3.1%
Black20.9%
Asian0.8%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma455 (0.7%)
HS Graduate17,766 (27.9%)
Some College8,237 (12.9%)
Associates10,086 (15.8%)
Bachelors6,836 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree20,262 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,519 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$266,558 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,242/mo
Total Housing Units52,313
Vacant Units14,450

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Georgetown County, SC

Georgetown County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 86,543 residents. With a median age of 54.34, it is a mature county.

Georgetown County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,518 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Georgetown County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $266,558 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,242. Homeownership rates are high at 84.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Georgetown County are primarily White (73.27%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Georgetown County, SC is a solidly middle-class area in South Carolina. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Georgetown County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
29510 Andrews 9,803 $46,768 $109,300 $744 2.1% 25.1%
29440 Georgetown 26,419 $54,926 $160,400 $912 5.4% 36.2%
29576 Murrells Inlet 32,975 $70,343 $315,700 $1,467 2.8% 43.2%
29585 Pawleys Island 17,346 $83,077 $423,700 $1,599 2.1% 57.3%

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