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ZIP Code 29576
Murrells Inlet, SC, Georgetown County
Population
34,695
Land area
30.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,139
City
Murrells Inlet
ZIP 29576 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29576 at a glance
- ZIP 29576 (Murrells Inlet) is about 6.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,691, close to the South Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $340,400 (31% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,622 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29576
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29576, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,691
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$340,400
Prices -4.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,622/mo
Homeownership
89.3%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
62.7
Average commute
22.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,050
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
11,245
$462M annual payroll
PPP loans
$58.04M
992 loans
Campaign donations
$231K
13% D, 52% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29576, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29576, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 29576
ZIP codes near 29576
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 29585Litchfield Beach | 4.9 mi | 61.8 |
| 29575Surfside Beach | 6.5 mi | 10.2 |
| 29588Socastee | 8.5 mi | 42 |
| 29577Myrtle Beach | 12 mi | 22.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29576?
- ZIP code 29576 is in Murrells Inlet, SC (Georgetown County).
- What county is ZIP code 29576 in?
- ZIP code 29576 is mostly in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29576?
- About 34,695 people live in the 29576 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.