City

Little River, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Horry County  ·  South Carolina

👥21,194Population
💰$63,358Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂60.2Median Age
🏠$275,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.7%Hispanic: 4%Black: 12.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White79.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Black12.3%
Asian0.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.3%)
HS Graduate5,423 (32.6%)
Some College2,350 (14.1%)
Associates2,608 (15.7%)
Bachelors1,903 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree4,274 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College14.1%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,358 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$275,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,488/mo
Total Housing Units13,437
Vacant Units3,650

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
66%
About Little River, SC

Little River is a city in South Carolina, located in Horry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,194 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.2 years.

Economically, Little River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,358 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Little River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,488 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Little River is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.73%).

Little River, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Little River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29566 21,194 $63,358 $275,600 $1,488 2.8% 37.2% 80.0%