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Forestbrook, SC
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina.
Population
7,479
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,038
ZIP codes
0
Forestbrook and its ZIP codes
Forestbrook at a glance
- Forestbrook is about 12 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 81st most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $81,286 a year, 17% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $335,800 (30% above South Carolina) and median rent is $814 a month.
Local data for Forestbrook, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forestbrook, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,286
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
91.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
50.5
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,263), German Americans (1,096), Italian Americans (858).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Forestbrook.
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
$4B
FY 2026, $11,308 per person
How people get to work
Forestbrook, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forestbrook, 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
87° / 34°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forestbrook, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Forestbrook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SocasteeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 13.4 |
| Carolina ForestCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 16.8 |
| Myrtle BeachCity | 5.5 mi | 23.4 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 11 |
| Surfside BeachTown | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5.3 |
| ConwayCity | 9.5 mi | 27.7 |
| HomewoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Murrells InletCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.3 |
| Briarcliffe AcresTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Atlantic BeachTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| North Myrtle BeachCity | 18 mi | 22.4 |
| Litchfield BeachCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11.2 |
| Little RiverCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.5 |
| Pawleys IslandTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forestbrook, SC in?
- Forestbrook is in Horry County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Forestbrook, SC?
- About 7,479 people live in Forestbrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forestbrook?
- Nearby places include Socastee (4.3 mi), Carolina Forest (4.6 mi), Myrtle Beach (5.5 mi), Red Hill (6.6 mi), Surfside Beach (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023