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Murrells Inlet, SC

Census-designated place in Georgetown County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29576.

Population

10,044

Land area

7.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,373

ZIP codes

1

Murrells Inlet and its ZIP codes

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Murrells Inlet at a glance

  • Murrells Inlet is about 7.8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • It is the 63rd most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
  • Households here earn a median of $77,438 a year, 12% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,000 (41% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,751 a month.

Local data for Murrells Inlet, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Murrells Inlet, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,438

Poverty rate

7.3%

Median home value

$366,000

Median rent

$1,751/mo

Homeownership

86.0%

Bachelor's or higher

42.1%

Median age

60.4

Average commute

23.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,879), Irish Americans (1,591), Italian Americans (718).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Georgetown County. PPP loans are for Murrells Inlet.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Sep 2026, -1.2 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

$58M

992 loans, 9,397 jobs reported

Georgetown County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.2%
  • Carpooled6.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home15.0%

Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Murrells Inlet, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Murrells Inlet, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.0%

U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

9.6%

U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.0%

U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts

ZIP codes in Murrells Inlet

1 in or overlapping Murrells Inlet. Population shown

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Cities near Murrells Inlet

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Garden CityCensus-designated place4.8 mi5.3
Litchfield BeachCensus-designated place6.1 mi11.2
Surfside BeachTown6.6 mi1.9
BucksportCensus-designated place9.1 mi4.2
Pawleys IslandTown9.3 mi0.7
SocasteeCensus-designated place10 mi13.4
ForestbrookCensus-designated place13 mi3.7
DeBordieu ColonyCensus-designated place14 mi4.1
Myrtle BeachCity16 mi23.4
DunbarCensus-designated place17 mi1
Carolina ForestCensus-designated place18 mi16.8
Red HillCensus-designated place19 mi11
GeorgetownCity19 mi7
ConwayCity20 mi27.7
HomewoodCensus-designated place24 mi2
Briarcliffe AcresTown25 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Murrells Inlet, SC in?
Murrells Inlet is in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Murrells Inlet, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Murrells Inlet include 29576.
What is the population of Murrells Inlet, SC?
About 10,044 people live in Murrells Inlet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Murrells Inlet?
Nearby places include Garden City (4.8 mi), Litchfield Beach (6.1 mi), Surfside Beach (6.6 mi), Bucksport (9.1 mi), Pawleys Island (9.3 mi).

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

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