Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,846 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 75,582 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 30,125 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 38,729 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 27,188 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 65,443 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,193 ▼ 16% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,145 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,161/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 197,053 |
| Vacant Units | 57,191 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Horry County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 20 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 348,628 residents. With a median age of 46.45, it is a mature county.
Horry County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,192 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Horry County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $261,145 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,160. Homeownership rates are high at 75.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Horry County are primarily White (74.68%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Horry County, SC is a solidly middle-class area in South Carolina. The 20 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29511 | Aynor | 6,723 | $72,944 | $216,700 | $1,014 | 6.3% | 33.4% |
| 29526 | Conway | 51,176 | $66,490 | $232,100 | $943 | 6.9% | 35.5% |
| 29527 | Conway | 29,054 | $53,078 | $197,000 | $962 | 4.1% | 29.1% |
| 29544 | Galivants Ferry | 7,616 | $73,338 | $192,200 | $926 | 4.2% | 34.3% |
| 29545 | Green Sea | 2,066 | $34,358 | $107,900 | $737 | 2.8% | 22.3% |
| 29566 | Little River | 21,194 | $63,358 | $275,600 | $1,488 | 2.8% | 37.2% |
| 29568 | Longs | 16,373 | $61,048 | $234,900 | $1,241 | 4.5% | 26.5% |
| 29569 | Loris | 16,913 | $50,659 | $190,300 | $776 | 6.7% | 22.4% |
| 29572 | Myrtle Beach | 11,506 | $75,388 | $385,100 | $1,148 | 4.1% | 54.0% |
| 29575 | Myrtle Beach | 19,455 | $72,029 | $278,800 | $1,234 | 5.2% | 42.9% |
| 29577 | Myrtle Beach | 35,022 | $48,561 | $273,700 | $1,130 | 4.6% | 41.3% |
| 29579 | Myrtle Beach | 53,699 | $72,909 | $320,400 | $1,466 | 6.0% | 45.1% |
| 29588 | Myrtle Beach | 53,114 | $66,854 | $241,700 | $1,220 | 5.1% | 38.7% |
| 29581 | Nichols | 4,604 | $54,609 | $98,300 | $819 | 3.7% | 26.5% |
| 29582 | North Myrtle Beach | 20,113 | $71,030 | $370,700 | $1,194 | 6.4% | 49.7% |