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Georgetown County, SC
7 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Population
64,811
Land area
814sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Georgetown County
Georgetown County at a glance
- Georgetown County is 55% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,713, close to the South Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,500 (12% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,204 a month.
- Its largest cities are Murrells Inlet (10,044), Litchfield Beach (9,044) and Georgetown (8,565).
Local data for Georgetown County, SC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools25
- Libraries5
- Banks25
- Post Offices5
- Parks32
- Grocery Stores28
- Restaurants279
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools6
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Georgetown County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,713
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$289,500
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,204/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
52.2
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,381), Irish Americans (6,338), Italian Americans (2,845).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,879
24,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$636M
FY 2026, $10,024 per person
PPP loans
$151M
2,920 loans, 21,724 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.42M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Georgetown County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Georgetown County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
387
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,655
20.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
55.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Georgetown County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Georgetown County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Georgetown County, SC?
- Murrells Inlet is the largest city or town in Georgetown County, with about 10,044 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Georgetown County?
- Georgetown County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29440, 29554, 29576, 29585.
- What is the population of Georgetown County, SC?
- About 64,811 people live in Georgetown County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Georgetown County?
- Georgetown County borders Charleston County, Horry County, Berkeley County, Williamsburg County, Marion County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023