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Socastee, SC
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29588.
Population
23,796
Land area
13.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,780
ZIP codes
1
Socastee and its ZIP codes
Socastee at a glance
- Socastee is about 10 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 27th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $62,257, 10% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,200 (10% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,246 a month.
Local data for Socastee, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Socastee, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,257
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$234,200
Median rent
$1,246/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,846), Irish Americans (2,828), German Americans (1,726).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Socastee.
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
Socastee, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Socastee, 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
91° / 35°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Socastee, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Socastee
1 in or overlapping Socastee. Population shown
Cities near Socastee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForestbrookCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.7 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Surfside BeachTown | 6.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 11 |
| Carolina ForestCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 16.8 |
| Myrtle BeachCity | 9.4 mi | 23.4 |
| Murrells InletCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.3 |
| ConwayCity | 10 mi | 27.7 |
| HomewoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Litchfield BeachCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.2 |
| Briarcliffe AcresTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Pawleys IslandTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Atlantic BeachTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| North Myrtle BeachCity | 22 mi | 22.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Socastee, SC in?
- Socastee is in Horry County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Socastee, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Socastee include 29588.
- What is the population of Socastee, SC?
- About 23,796 people live in Socastee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Socastee?
- Nearby places include Forestbrook (4.3 mi), Bucksport (4.6 mi), Surfside Beach (6.4 mi), Garden City (6.7 mi), Red Hill (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023