City

Galivants Ferry, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Horry County  ·  South Carolina

👥7,616Population
💰$73,338Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$192,200Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 13.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic2.9%
Black13.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,721 (36.7%)
Some College649 (13.9%)
Associates677 (14.5%)
Bachelors731 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree876 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College13.9%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,338 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$192,200 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$926/mo
Total Housing Units3,013
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

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

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
65%
About Galivants Ferry, SC

Galivants Ferry is a city in South Carolina, located in Horry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,616 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Galivants Ferry is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,338 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Galivants Ferry is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $926 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galivants Ferry is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.17%).

Galivants Ferry, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Galivants Ferry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29544 7,616 $73,338 $192,200 $926 4.2% 34.3% 79.0%