ZIP Code 29568 Demographics & Data

Longs, SC (ZIP Code 29568) Insights

South Carolina

In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 29568

The ZIP Code 29568 is associated with Longs, SC in Horry County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 16,130. Median househould income in this region is $44,059, while about 14% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 29568 has a median age of approximately 49.3 years, with 33.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 87.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,578.

Population in 29568

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 29568 is 16,130.

Longs, SC

The 29568 ZIP Code is associated with Longs, SC in Horry County.

Area Codes associated with 29568

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 29568 include 843.

Sunrise / Sunset in 29568

Sunrise: 6:47 am
Sunset: 5:12 pm
Sunrise in 29568 6:47 am
Sunrise in 29568 5:12 pm

Weather forecast for 29568

This Afternoon's forecast for 29568: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 29568

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 29568 Fair

Internet in 29568

About 89.2% of households in ZIP Code 29568 have a computer, while approximately 86.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 29568

Females make up an estimated 55.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 29568, while males comprise about 44.7%.

Health Insurance in 29568

Approximately 12.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 29568 (Longs, SC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 29568

The median household income in ZIP Code 29568 is $44,059, while the region's mean household income is $57,850. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,578. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29568 of $24,578 is approximately 16.48% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 13.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately43.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 29568 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.5% of 29568 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 29568

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 19.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.5%
$200,000 or more per year 2.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 29568

In ZIP Code 29568, 87.0% of the population graduated high school, while 15.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.4% in this Horry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 29568

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 41.4%
Some college, no degree 22.2%
Associate's degree 8.5%
Bachelor's degree 10.0%
Graduate or professional degree 5.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 29568

Residents of ZIP Code 29568 are older than average. The median age of 49.3 years in ZIP Code 29568 is approximately 29.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 33.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.8% of the population in 29568 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 29568 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 29568

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.2%
5 to 9 years 3.9%
10 to 14 years 3.8%
15 to 19 years 7.2%
20 to 24 years 4.1%
25 to 34 years 7.9%
35 to 44 years 11.9%
45 to 54 years 14.2%
55 to 59 years 5.8%
60 to 64 years 10.4%
65 to 74 years 16.8%
75 to 84 years 7.3%
85 years and over 1.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 29568

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29568, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 3.5% of 29568 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29568 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (65.8%), followed by Black or African American (32.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 29568

Industry Percent
White 65.8%
Black or African American 32.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 29568 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 29568

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 29568 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29568 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29568 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 29568

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 29568

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 29568

In ZIP Code 29568, 96.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Horry County region.

Language Spoken in 29568

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.2%
Spanish 2.9%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 29568

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29568, an estimated 38.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 24.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Horry County region.

Age of Housing in 29568

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 10.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 38.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 24.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 3.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 29568

In 29568, 52.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.7 minutes. Approximately 26.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29568 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 22.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 29568 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 29568

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 9.3%
Manufacturing 1.6%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 22.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.9%
Information 0.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 11.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 26.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.7%
Public administration 2.3%

Utilities in ZIP Code 29568 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29568 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes electricity rates in 29568 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 29568

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 29568 12.91¢/kWh 12.86¢/kWh 9.82¢/kWh
South Carolina 14.62¢/kWh 10.83¢/kWh 7.21¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 29568

Month ZIP Code 29568 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.58 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.16 3 6.31
Mar 5.79 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.02 5.13 7.3
May 5.87 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.8 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.52 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.36 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.34 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.52 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.22 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.58 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes solar power levels in 29568 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 29568 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29568, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29568 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Horry County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 29568

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 165
Credit reporting or credit repair services 42
Mortgage 4
Checking or savings account 2
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Other 4
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 29568

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 93
Improper use of your report 73
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 35
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 4
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2
Other 12
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 29568. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.