South Carolina · City Profile

Myrtle Beach, SC

ZIP codes
7
Population
167,348
Median income
$62,171
Median home value
$268,880

Myrtle Beach sits in Horry, South Carolina, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 167,348 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Myrtle Beach has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $268,880 and median asking rent runs around $1,184 per month. Median household income hovers around $62,171. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Myrtle Beach

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
29572 Horry 11,441 $67,594 $331,400
29575 Horry 19,511 $68,031 $256,500
29577 Horry 34,384 $47,107 $247,400
29578 Horry 0
29579 Horry 49,113 $67,788 $285,400
29587 Horry 0
29588 Horry 52,899 $60,337 $223,700

Thinking about relocating to Myrtle Beach?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $268,880, and median rent is $1,184. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.