City

Loris, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Horry County  ·  South Carolina

👥16,913Population
💰$50,659Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$190,300Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.6%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 28.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White64.6%
Hispanic3.2%
Black28.9%
Asian1.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma247 (2.3%)
HS Graduate4,629 (43.3%)
Some College1,728 (16.2%)
Associates1,680 (15.7%)
Bachelors1,140 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree1,257 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College16.2%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,659 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$190,300 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units7,504
Vacant Units1,094

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Loris, SC

Loris is a city in South Carolina, located in Horry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,913 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Loris is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,659 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Loris is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Loris is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Loris
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29569 16,913 $50,659 $190,300 $776 6.7% 22.4% 68.6%