29576 ZIP Code — Murrells Inlet, SC

Horry County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29576 is located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, within Horry County. It covers approximately 30.47 square miles and serves a population of 32,817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29576

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,890. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29576 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

32,817

population

30.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29576 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29576

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29576. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Murrells Inlet	Acceptable
Murrells Inlet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29575 Myrtle Beach (6.7 mi) 29585 Pawleys Island (7.8 mi) 29588 Myrtle Beach (8.1 mi) 29577 Myrtle Beach (12.7 mi) 29527 Conway (14.9 mi) 29579 Myrtle Beach (15 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	32,817
Population density	1,077 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	30.47 sq mi
Water area	2.14 sq mi
Latitude	33.5630
Longitude	-79.0543
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	48.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	32.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	15.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

32,817

Population

1,077

People per sq mi

62.0

Median age

$65,890

Median household income

$46,838

Per capita income

$284,900

Median home value

$1,371

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

19,479

Housing units

30.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

286

Under 5

304

365

5–9

389

569

10–14

607

595

15–19

635

463

20–24

494

919

25–34

980

1,237

35–44

1,318

1,644

45–54

1,753

1,192

55–59

1,271

1,934

60–64

2,062

4,184

65–74

4,460

2,067

75–84

2,204

428

85+

457

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,266	10.0%
18 and over	29,551	90.0%
65 and over	13,800	42.1%
Median age	62.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 1.9%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	30,421	90.4%
Hispanic or Latino	847	2.5%
Two or more races	648	1.9%
Black or African American	567	1.7%
Asian	536	1.6%
Other race	340	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	305	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	48.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	32.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	15.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$65,890

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 33.2%

$500k–$1M 11.2%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,900
Median rent / month	$1,371
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	51.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.1%
Mobile homes	17.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	20.2%
2000–2009	28.9%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.2%
Electricity	84.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,314	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	781	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,287	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	4,122	26.6%
Households with children under 18	1,887	12.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	8,993	58.0%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	15.0%
Married	60.8%	54.7%
Separated	0.6%	1.7%
Widowed	5.2%	13.5%
Divorced	11.5%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.9%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	135	3.4%
Kindergarten	250	6.2%
Elementary school	1,583	39.4%
High school	1,074	26.7%
College / grad school	975	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.1%

Retail trade 15.9%

Professional & management 14.1%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Construction 5.8%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Other services 4.7%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Public administration 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.5%
Retirement income	48.5%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,808	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32,227	98.2%
Spanish	329	1.0%
Other Indo-European	91	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	0.1%
Other languages	196	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,243	95.2%
Born in same state	30,977	94.4%
Born in different state	7,744	23.6%
Foreign born	266	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,574	4.8%
Not a US citizen	1,084	68.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6,510	19.8%
Italian	5,658	17.2%
Arab	3,602	11%
English	641	2%
German	281	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	263	0.8%
Polish	180	0.5%
Dutch	164	0.5%
Norwegian	124	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29576

What city is ZIP code 29576 in?

ZIP code 29576 is primarily assigned to Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29576 in?

ZIP code 29576 falls within Horry County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29576 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 29576 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29576 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 29576 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29576 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 29576 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29576 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 29576 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29576 in?

ZIP code 29576 observes the EST timezone.