City

North Myrtle Beach, SC

3 ZIP codes  ·  Horry County  ·  South Carolina

👥20,113Population
💰$71,030Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂59.9Median Age
🏠$370,700Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓49.7%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 7.9%Black: 3.8%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.1%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic7.9%
Black3.8%
Asian1.8%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
7%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads49.7% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma93 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,312 (26.4%)
Some College1,627 (10%)
Associates2,176 (13.3%)
Bachelors1,747 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree6,349 (38.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 10%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 38.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College10.0%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate38.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,030 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$370,700 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,194/mo
Total Housing Units27,559
Vacant Units17,720

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About North Myrtle Beach, SC

North Myrtle Beach is a city in South Carolina, located in Horry County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,113 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.9 years.

Economically, North Myrtle Beach is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,030 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in North Myrtle Beach is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $370,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,194 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Myrtle Beach is well-educated. 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.87%).

North Myrtle Beach, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in North Myrtle Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29582 20,113 $71,030 $370,700 $1,194 6.4% 49.7% 81.1%

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