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Conway, SC
City in Horry County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29526.
Population
27,263
Land area
27.7sq mi
People per sq mi
986
ZIP codes
1
Conway and its ZIP codes
Conway at a glance
- Conway is about 5.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 19th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $56,650 a year, 18% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,900 and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Conway, SC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools10
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks19
- Post Offices3
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants139
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Conway, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,650
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$260,900
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,585), Irish Americans (2,316), Italian Americans (1,932).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Conway.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,029
146,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,905
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.97B
FY 2026, $11,308 per person
How people get to work
Conway, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Conway, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
986
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20,388
14.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Conway, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Conway
1 in or overlapping Conway. Population shown
Cities near Conway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 11 |
| HomewoodCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2 |
| ForestbrookCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.7 |
| SocasteeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 13.4 |
| Carolina ForestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 16.8 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| AynorTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Myrtle BeachCity | 14 mi | 23.4 |
| Surfside BeachTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| DavistonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Briarcliffe AcresTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| LorisCity | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| FinkleaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| KetchuptownCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Conway, SC in?
- Conway is in Horry County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Conway, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Conway include 29526.
- What is the population of Conway, SC?
- About 27,263 people live in Conway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Conway?
- Nearby places include Red Hill (3.5 mi), Homewood (4 mi), Forestbrook (9.5 mi), Socastee (10 mi), Carolina Forest (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023