City

Murrells Inlet, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Georgetown County  ·  South Carolina

👥32,975Population
💰$70,343Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂62.3Median Age
🏠$315,700Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 3.3%Asian: 1.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Black3.3%
Asian1.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
14%
45–64
30%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma242 (0.9%)
HS Graduate7,259 (26.4%)
Some College3,825 (13.9%)
Associates4,312 (15.7%)
Bachelors3,068 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree8,805 (32%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College13.9%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,343 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$315,700 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,467/mo
Total Housing Units22,097
Vacant Units6,050

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
64%
About Murrells Inlet, SC

Murrells Inlet is a city in South Carolina, located in Georgetown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,975 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.3 years.

Economically, Murrells Inlet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,343 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Murrells Inlet is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $315,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,467 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Murrells Inlet is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Murrells Inlet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29576 32,975 $70,343 $315,700 $1,467 2.8% 43.2% 87.2%