29545 ZIP Code — Green Sea, SC

Horry County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29545 is located in Green Sea, South Carolina, within Horry County. It covers approximately 36.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,648 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29545

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $33,767. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 29545 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,648

population

36.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29545 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29545

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29545. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Green Sea	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29581 Nichols (8.4 mi) 28430 Cerro Gordo (8.5 mi) 28439 Fair Bluff (9.5 mi) 28432 Clarendon (10.1 mi) 29569 Loris (10.8 mi) 28463 Tabor City (11.7 mi) 28431 Chadbourn (12.8 mi) 29511 Aynor (15.9 mi) 29574 Mullins (16.1 mi) 29544 Galivants Ferry (17.1 mi) 28438 Evergreen (17.2 mi) 28369 Orrum (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,648
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	36.57 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	34.1717
Longitude	-78.9728
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	48.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	32.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	15.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,648

Population

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$33,767

Median household income

$16,602

Per capita income

$106,800

Median home value

$701

Median monthly rent

62.0%

Home ownership

39.0%

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment

439

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

101

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

131

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	483	29.3%
18 and over	1,165	70.7%
65 and over	326	19.8%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58%

Black or African American 41.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	956	58%
Black or African American	685	41.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.4%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	48.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	32.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	15.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 20.3%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 27.1%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.3%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	27.1%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
Median income	$33,767

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 34.0%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,800
Median rent / month	$701
Owner occupied	62.0%
Renter occupied	38.0%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	29.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	70.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	25.9%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.2%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	88.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	221	36.7%
Cohabiting couple	104	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	43	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	234	38.9%
Households with children under 18	189	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	42.9%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.9%	37.0%
Married	42.7%	30.2%
Separated	5.8%	9.8%
Widowed	3.3%	18.5%
Divorced	3.3%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 22.7%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	215	58.4%
High school	47	12.8%
College / grad school	99	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 21.3%

Construction 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	3.6%
Service	35.2%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	10.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 39.0%

Under 18 years 54.7%

18 and over 32.4%

Married-couple families 38.9%

Female-led households 64.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.5%
Under 18	15.5%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	55.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.4%
Public insurance	67.0%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,480	89.8%
Spanish	33	2.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	33	2.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,648	100.0%
Born in same state	1,648	100.0%
Born in different state	1,077	65.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	179	10.9%
Italian	127	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	116	7%
Norwegian	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29545

What city is ZIP code 29545 in?

ZIP code 29545 is primarily assigned to Green Sea, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29545 in?

ZIP code 29545 falls within Horry County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29545?

39% of residents in ZIP code 29545 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29545?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29545 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 29545 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29545?

The median home value in ZIP code 29545 is $106,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 29545 in?

ZIP code 29545 observes the EST timezone.