ZIP Code 29579, SC
Living in 29579
Bikeability4
Walkability2
Commute82
Public Transit1
Affordability66
Public Safety38
Airports34
Hospitals62
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools72
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
43kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate27%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office27%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$212kMedian Home Value+$9.8k (2010–19)
61%Built 2000 or Later
$978Median Monthly Rent+$210 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200943%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 1969<1%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
LP gas1%
Utility gas8%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 29579
United States45
South Carolina43
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Horry County60
Property Crime in 29579
United States48
South Carolina52
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Horry County82
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 29579
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding17
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 29579, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 29579, SC
Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach
2 miles, SW
Myrtle Beach Sda Christian School
2 miles, E
Chabad Jewish Academy
4 miles, SE
St Andrew Catholic School
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 29579, SC
Coastal Carolina University
6 miles, NW
Francis Marion University
52 miles, NW
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
67 miles, N
University of North Carolina Wilmington
68 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 29579, SC
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
5 miles, NW
Conway Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
6 miles, E
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 29579, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
5 miles, S
Florence Regional Airport
55 miles, NW
Wilmington International Airport
68 miles, NE
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
85 miles, N