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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 29582 has 18,897 residents and 9,725 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 62.2 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.1%, much higher than the state average of 63.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	18,897Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	20,113Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	29,891Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	862.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$71,030Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,725Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$370,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	1.94Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.97Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	14,356	14,541	14,899	15,550	15,847	16,266	16,488	16,548	16,656	17,356	19,036	19,701	20,113
Decennial Census	14,622	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	18,897	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 62.2

Male Median Age: 62.3

Female Median Age: 62.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	162	219	284	298	278	255	252	284	344	375	562	822	1,037	1,209	1,414	768	334	204
Female	170	199	253	251	262	265	250	288	354	436	636	1,014	1,233	1,533	1,326	727	356	243
Total	332	418	537	549	540	520	502	572	698	811	1,198	1,836	2,270	2,742	2,740	1,495	690	447

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	16,837	89.13%
Black:	647	3.43%
Hispanic:*	822	4.35%
Asian:	146	0.77%
American Indian:	80	0.42%
Hawaiian:	11	0.06%
Other:	347	1.84%
Total:	18,890	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	9,101	48.16%	62.3 years
Females:	9,796	51.84%	62.2 years
Total:	18,897	100%	62.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	18,210	90.54%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	218	1.08%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	544	2.70%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,141	8.38%
Total Population:	20,113	100%
Total Native Population:	18,428	91.62%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,685	8.38%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $71,030, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $24,653 (53.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,990. Family households earn a median of $90,653 versus $47,731 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,922). By gender, male median income is $42,323 and female is $54,569, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($45,996), with a current gap of $12,246 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is well above the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$46,377	$45,643	$46,636	$45,288	$46,788	$48,690	$52,027	$56,138	$59,040	$59,854	$63,077	$68,741	$71,030
Median Family Income	$63,285	$60,364	$59,698	$62,474	$63,263	$61,757	$63,403	$67,216	$72,071	$75,614	$82,120	$87,356	$90,653
Median NonFamily Income	$32,216	$30,955	$30,756	$31,676	$31,090	$33,462	$38,958	$41,285	$43,133	$42,357	$43,207	$47,191	$47,731
Median Male Income	$39,012	$36,746	$36,181	$37,556	$40,000	$41,490	$44,167	$48,882	$47,617	$43,105	$46,452	$39,721	$42,323
Median Female Income	$35,301	$36,006	$37,045	$35,528	$36,184	$35,550	$36,510	$38,649	$40,151	$41,463	$43,239	$45,181	$54,569

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	8,325	45.58%
Unemployed:	571	3.13%
Not In Labor Force:	9,370	51.30%
Total:	18,266	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,034	36.44%
Service:	1,378	16.55%
Sales and Office:	2,147	25.79%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,267	15.22%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	499	5.99%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,325	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $370,700, which is much higher than the state median ($236,700), is up $119,400 (47.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $107,300. The median gross rent is $1,194, which is lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $344 (40.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $102. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.11% (50.18% with a mortgage, 49.82% free-and-clear) and renters 18.89% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 64.30%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$251,300	$245,400	$244,600	$245,400	$252,400	$255,000	$257,700	$260,800	$263,400	$272,100	$292,900	$339,600	$370,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	27	1.45%
$500 to $999:	479	25.77%
$1,000 to $1,499:	919	49.44%
$1,500 to $1,999:	247	13.29%
$2,000 to $2,499:	61	3.28%
$2,500 to $2,999:	16	0.86%
$3,000 or more:	8	0.43%
No Rent:	102	5.49%
Total:	1,859	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$850	$823	$808	$810	$842	$893	$945	$1,016	$1,092	$1,090	$1,101	$1,255	$1,194

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,004	40.70%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,976	40.41%
Renter Occupied:	1,859	18.89%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,839	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,839	35.70%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	17,720	64.30%
Total Housing Units:	27,559	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	11,045	40.08%
Multi-Family Units:	15,244	55.31%
Other Units:	1,270	4.61%
Total Housing Units:	27,559	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 38.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (31.50%). High school or higher is 93.60%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.60%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 48.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 4.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.10%), up 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.33%). College enrollment is 22.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	328	1.90%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	784	4.54%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,316	24.98%
Some college, no degree:	3,474	20.11%
Associate's degree:	1,747	10.11%
Bachelor's degree:	4,225	24.45%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,405	13.92%
Total:	17,279	100%
High school or higher:	16,167	93.56%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,630	38.37%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	13,055	51.37%
Public Insurance:	9,825	38.66%
No Insurance:	2,532	9.96%
Total:	25,412	100%
Has Health Insurance:	22,880	90.04%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	4.7%	5.0%	7.5%	10.0%	10.2%	9.2%	9.3%	8.0%	6.7%	7.1%	6.7%	6.2%	4.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	127	6.23%
Kindergarten:	52	2.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	884	43.33%
High school (grades 9-12):	516	25.29%
College or graduate school:	461	22.60%
Total:	2,040	100%
Early Childhood:	179	8.77%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,452	71.18%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
City Alias:	Atlantic Bch, Atlantic Beach, Cherry Grove, Cherry Grove Beach, N Myrtle Bch, Ocean Drive
Names to Avoid:	Crescent Beach, N Myrtle Beach, Ocean Dr Beach, Ocean Drive Beach
County:	Horry County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:42:26 PM
Population:	18,897 [See All]
Area Codes:	843 / 854
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.8348, -78.6621
Land Area:	21.91 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/29582/zip-code-29582.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	15,408Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,084Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	16,753Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,198Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	4,870Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,012Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$99,206,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$442,871,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	12,815Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	34820Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	368,937Source: Census
MSA:	Myrtle Beach, SC MSASource: Census
Land Area:	21.91 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.919 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	5354.62 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4551280Source: Census
Place Name:	North Myrtle Beach city; South CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 29582 in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 29582

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29582

Sources & References