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Surfside Beach, SC
Town in Horry County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29575.
Population
4,270
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,192
ZIP codes
1
Surfside Beach and its ZIP codes
Surfside Beach at a glance
- Surfside Beach is about 12 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,106, close to the South Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $450,100 (74% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,274 a month.
Local data for Surfside Beach, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Surfside Beach, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,106
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$450,100
Median rent
$1,274/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
39.5%
Median age
55.5
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (581), Irish Americans (489), Italian Americans (211).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Surfside Beach.
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
Surfside Beach, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.2%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Surfside Beach, 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
55.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Surfside Beach, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Surfside Beach
1 in or overlapping Surfside Beach. Population shown
Cities near Surfside Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 5.3 |
| SocasteeCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 13.4 |
| Murrells InletCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 7.3 |
| ForestbrookCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.7 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Myrtle BeachCity | 9.7 mi | 23.4 |
| Carolina ForestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 16.8 |
| Litchfield BeachCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.2 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11 |
| Pawleys IslandTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ConwayCity | 17 mi | 27.7 |
| Briarcliffe AcresTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Atlantic BeachTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| HomewoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| DeBordieu ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| North Myrtle BeachCity | 22 mi | 22.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Surfside Beach, SC in?
- Surfside Beach is in Horry County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Surfside Beach, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Surfside Beach include 29575.
- What is the population of Surfside Beach, SC?
- About 4,270 people live in Surfside Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Surfside Beach?
- Nearby places include Garden City (1.9 mi), Socastee (6.4 mi), Murrells Inlet (6.6 mi), Forestbrook (7.9 mi), Bucksport (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023