City

Green Sea, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Horry County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,066Population
💰$34,358Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂27.0Median Age
🏠$107,900Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.7%Black: 46.1%Other: 6.6%Race
White44.7%
Black46.1%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
25%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty46.3% ▲ 363% above avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (5.6%)
HS Graduate506 (54.9%)
Some College85 (9.2%)
Associates73 (7.9%)
Bachelors61 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree144 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.6%HS Grad: 54.9%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS5.6%
HS Grad54.9%
Some College9.2%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49%Renter: 51%Tenure
Owner49.0%
Renter51.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,358 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$107,900 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$737/mo
Total Housing Units735
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About Green Sea, SC

Green Sea is a city in South Carolina, located in Horry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,066 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27 years.

Economically, Green Sea is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,358 is well below the national average. Approximately 46.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Green Sea is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $737 per month.

The population of Green Sea is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 46.1%.

Green Sea, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Green Sea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29545 2,066 $34,358 $107,900 $737 2.8% 22.3% 49.0%