City

Pawleys Island, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Georgetown County  ·  South Carolina

👥17,346Population
💰$83,077Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂60.1Median Age
🏠$423,700Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓57.3%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 3%Black: 7.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Black7.4%
Asian0.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
11%
45–64
28%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads57.3% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,565 (19.6%)
Some College1,100 (8.4%)
Associates1,922 (14.7%)
Bachelors949 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree6,555 (50%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 19.6%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 50%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad19.6%
Some College8.4%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate50.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,077 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$423,700 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,599/mo
Total Housing Units12,061
Vacant Units4,399

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
58%
About Pawleys Island, SC

Pawleys Island is a city in South Carolina, located in Georgetown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,346 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.1 years.

Economically, Pawleys Island is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,077 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pawleys Island is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $423,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,599 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pawleys Island is well-educated. 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86%).

Pawleys Island, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Pawleys Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29585 17,346 $83,077 $423,700 $1,599 2.1% 57.3% 86.7%