29566 ZIP Code — Little River, SC

Horry County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29566 is located in Little River, South Carolina, within Horry County. It covers approximately 32.40 square miles and serves a population of 19,722 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29566

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,960. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29566 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,722

population

32.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29566 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29566

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Little River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29582 North Myrtle Beach (3.6 mi) 29568 Longs (7 mi) 28468 Sunset Beach (7.7 mi) 28452 Longwood (8.8 mi) 29572 Myrtle Beach (11.7 mi) 28469 Ocean Isle Beach (11.8 mi) 28455 Nakina (15.2 mi) 28470 Shallotte (15.2 mi) 28463 Tabor City (16.4 mi) 28420 Ash (17.3 mi) 29569 Loris (17.7 mi) 29579 Myrtle Beach (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,722
Population density	609 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	32.40 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	33.8862
Longitude	-78.6522
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	48.0%	48.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	32.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	15.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

19,722

Population

609

People per sq mi

60.4

Median age

$59,960

Median household income

$39,762

Per capita income

$244,200

Median home value

$1,202

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

10,686

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

241

Under 5

253

453

5–9

476

279

10–14

293

315

15–19

331

264

20–24

277

873

25–34

916

782

35–44

821

985

45–54

1,034

559

55–59

588

1,026

60–64

1,078

2,530

65–74

2,658

1,147

75–84

1,205

165

85+

173

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,396	12.1%
18 and over	17,326	87.9%
65 and over	7,878	39.9%
Median age	60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Black or African American 12.5%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,216	80.2%
Black or African American	2,524	12.5%
Two or more races	873	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	486	2.4%
Other race	58	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	0.2%
Asian	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	48.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	32.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	15.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$59,960

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 29.8%

$300k–$500k 28.2%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,200
Median rent / month	$1,202
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	53.7%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.0%
2010–2019	17.0%
2000–2009	25.2%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	54.8%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	41.7%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	11.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.6%
Electricity	89.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,641	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	543	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,644	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,398	26.0%
Households with children under 18	1,306	14.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,200	56.4%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	16.9%
Married	54.8%	53.9%
Separated	1.5%	3.0%
Widowed	5.0%	10.3%
Divorced	13.2%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	2.5%
Kindergarten	175	7.2%
Elementary school	1,160	47.5%
High school	485	19.9%
College / grad school	562	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.1%

Retail trade 15.7%

Professional & management 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Construction 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	31.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 25.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.8%
Retirement income	43.7%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,111	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,228	97.5%
Spanish	269	1.4%
Other Indo-European	197	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	57	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,977	96.2%
Born in same state	18,867	95.7%
Born in different state	5,407	27.4%
Foreign born	110	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	745	3.8%
Not a US citizen	418	56.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,808	14.2%
Italian	2,369	12%
Arab	1,919	9.7%
German	241	1.2%
Irish	233	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	170	0.9%
English	155	0.8%
Dutch	74	0.4%
Norwegian	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29566

What city is ZIP code 29566 in?

ZIP code 29566 is primarily assigned to Little River, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29566 in?

ZIP code 29566 falls within Horry County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29566 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 29566 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29566 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 29566 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29566 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 29566 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 29566?

ZIP code 29566 has an estimated population of 19,722 residents, with a density of 609 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29566 in?

ZIP code 29566 observes the EST timezone.