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Homewood, SC

Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina.

Population

2,708

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,334

ZIP codes

0

Homewood and its ZIP codes

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Homewood at a glance

  • Homewood is about 7.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $64,659, 7% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • Median rent is $1,122 a month.

Local data for Homewood, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Homewood, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$64,659

Poverty rate

21.4%

Median rent

$1,122/mo

Homeownership

63.5%

Bachelor's or higher

11.4%

Median age

47.2

Average commute

26.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (217), Irish Americans (153), German Americans (94).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Homewood.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Sep 2026, -0.9 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

Horry County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Homewood, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.3%
  • Carpooled3.4%
  • Public transit1.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other23.4%
  • Worked from home2.0%

Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Homewood, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Homewood, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.3%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.0%

U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts

Cities near Homewood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ConwayCity4 mi27.7
Red HillCensus-designated place6 mi11
AynorTown11 mi1.8
Carolina ForestCensus-designated place12 mi16.8
ForestbrookCensus-designated place13 mi3.7
Live OakCensus-designated place13 mi0.8
SocasteeCensus-designated place14 mi13.4
FinkleaCensus-designated place15 mi2.7
LorisCity15 mi4.6
BucksportCensus-designated place16 mi4.2
Myrtle BeachCity16 mi23.4
KetchuptownCensus-designated place16 mi2.7
Green SeaCensus-designated place17 mi1.8
DavistonCensus-designated place19 mi1.3
Briarcliffe AcresTown19 mi0.6
CentenaryCensus-designated place19 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Homewood, SC in?
Homewood is in Horry County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Homewood, SC?
About 2,708 people live in Homewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Homewood?
Nearby places include Conway (4 mi), Red Hill (6 mi), Aynor (11 mi), Carolina Forest (12 mi), Forestbrook (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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