The ZIP Code 29579 is associated with Myrtle Beach, SC in Horry County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 42,703. An estimated 7% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $58,553. The ZIP Code 29579 has a median age of approximately 40.4 years, with 22.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 93.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $30,283.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29579 is $58,553, while the region's mean household income is $73,444. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,283. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29579 of $30,283 is approximately 2.91% more than the per capita income in South Carolina overall of $29,426. An estimated 6.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 31.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.3% of the population in 29579 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.3% of 29579 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.8% |
In ZIP Code 29579, 93.2% of the population graduated high school, while 30.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.2% in this Horry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.3% |
| Associate's degree | 13.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29579 are older than average. The median age of 40.4 years in ZIP Code 29579 is approximately 6.04% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 29579 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 29579 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29579, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 4.7% of 29579 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29579 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.6%), followed by Black or African American (10.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29579 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29579 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29579, 91.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.3% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 1.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29579, an estimated 42.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 22.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Horry County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 9.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 42.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
In 29579, 63.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.1 minutes. Approximately 24.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29579 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 19.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 29579 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Retail trade | 16.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.5% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 24.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29579 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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29579 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 29579 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.23 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.84 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.09 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.91 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.56 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.39 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.35 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.49 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29579, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29579 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.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 253 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 216 |
| Debt collection | 50 |
| Mortgage | 34 |
| Checking or savings account | 32 |
| Other | 47 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 193 |
| Improper use of your report | 177 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 52 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 32 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 26 |
| Other | 152 |