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Litchfield Beach, SC
Census-designated place in Georgetown County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29585.
Population
9,044
Land area
11.2sq mi
People per sq mi
806
ZIP codes
1
Litchfield Beach and its ZIP codes
Litchfield Beach at a glance
- Litchfield Beach is about 4.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 67th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $76,351 a year, 10% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $459,000 (77% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,704 a month.
Local data for Litchfield Beach, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Litchfield Beach, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,351
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$459,000
Median rent
$1,704/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
52.7%
Median age
64.1
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,604), Irish Americans (1,264), Italian Americans (947).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Georgetown County. PPP loans are for Litchfield Beach.
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
How people get to work
Litchfield Beach, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Litchfield Beach, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,655
20.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 37°F
55.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Litchfield Beach, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Litchfield Beach
1 in or overlapping Litchfield Beach. Population shown
Cities near Litchfield Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawleys IslandTown | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Murrells InletCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.3 |
| DeBordieu ColonyCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Surfside BeachTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| GeorgetownCity | 13 mi | 7 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| SocasteeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.4 |
| ForestbrookCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| Myrtle BeachCity | 22 mi | 23.4 |
| Carolina ForestCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 16.8 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 11 |
| ConwayCity | 25 mi | 27.7 |
| AndrewsTown | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| HemingwayTown | 27 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Litchfield Beach, SC in?
- Litchfield Beach is in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Litchfield Beach, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Litchfield Beach include 29585.
- What is the population of Litchfield Beach, SC?
- About 9,044 people live in Litchfield Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Litchfield Beach?
- Nearby places include Pawleys Island (3.4 mi), Murrells Inlet (6.1 mi), DeBordieu Colony (7.9 mi), Garden City (11 mi), Surfside Beach (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023