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Little River, SC
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29566.
Population
11,771
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,123
ZIP codes
1
Little River and its ZIP codes
Little River at a glance
- Little River is about 6.4 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 56th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $65,786, 5% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $305,800 (18% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,528 a month.
Local data for Little River, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Little River, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,786
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$305,800
Median rent
$1,528/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
61.4
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,644), German Americans (1,278), Italian Americans (803).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Little River.
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
How people get to work
Little River, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Little River, 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
88° / 37°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Little River, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Little River
1 in or overlapping Little River. Population shown
Cities near Little River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Shores, NCTown | 4 mi | 2.9 |
| North Myrtle BeachCity | 5 mi | 22.4 |
| Calabash, NCTown | 5.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Atlantic BeachTown | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Sunset Beach, NCTown | 7.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Briarcliffe AcresTown | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Ocean Isle Beach, NCTown | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Shallotte, NCTown | 16 mi | 10 |
| Carolina ForestCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 16.8 |
| Myrtle BeachCity | 18 mi | 23.4 |
| Holden Beach, NCTown | 18 mi | 3 |
| LorisCity | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| ForestbrookCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11 |
| Tabor City, NCTown | 23 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Little River, SC in?
- Little River is in Horry County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Little River, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Little River include 29566.
- What is the population of Little River, SC?
- About 11,771 people live in Little River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Little River?
- Nearby places include Carolina Shores, NC (4 mi), North Myrtle Beach (5 mi), Calabash, NC (5.5 mi), Atlantic Beach (7.1 mi), Sunset Beach, NC (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023