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ZIP Code 29585
Litchfield Beach, SC, Georgetown County
Population
16,966
Land area
61.8sq mi
People per sq mi
275
City
Litchfield Beach
ZIP 29585 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29585 at a glance
- ZIP 29585 (Litchfield Beach) is 56% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,946 a year, 18% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $463,400 (79% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,660 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29585
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29585, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,946
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$463,400
Prices -2.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,660/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
52.5%
Median age
61.7
Average commute
22.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
697
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,439
$263M annual payroll
PPP loans
$39.9M
691 loans
Campaign donations
$711K
11% D, 50% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29585, 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 29585, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 29585
ZIP codes near 29585
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 29576Murrells Inlet | 4.9 mi | 30.5 |
| 29575Surfside Beach | 11 mi | 10.2 |
| 29588Socastee | 12 mi | 42 |
| 29440Georgetown | 15 mi | 523.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29585?
- ZIP code 29585 is in Litchfield Beach, SC (Georgetown County).
- What county is ZIP code 29585 in?
- ZIP code 29585 is mostly in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29585?
- About 16,966 people live in the 29585 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.