ZIP Code 29588 Demographics & Data

Myrtle Beach, SC (ZIP Code 29588) Insights

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Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 29588

The ZIP Code 29588 is associated with Myrtle Beach, SC in Horry County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 48,075. Median househould income in this region is $51,764, while about 11% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 29588 has a median age of approximately 42.4 years, with 24.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 89.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,239.

Population in 29588

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 29588 is 48,075.

Myrtle Beach, SC

The 29588 ZIP Code is associated with Myrtle Beach, SC in Horry County.

Area Codes associated with 29588

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 29588 include 843.

Sunrise / Sunset in 29588

Sunrise: 6:47 am
Sunset: 5:13 pm
Sunrise in 29588 6:47 am
Sunrise in 29588 5:13 pm

Weather forecast for 29588

This Afternoon's forecast for 29588: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Current air quality in 29588

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 29588 Fair

Internet in 29588

About 94.3% of households in ZIP Code 29588 have a computer, while approximately 88.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 29588

Females make up an estimated 51.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 29588, while males comprise about 48.6%.

Health Insurance in 29588

Approximately 12.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 29588 (Myrtle Beach, SC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 29588

The median household income in ZIP Code 29588 is $51,764, while the region's mean household income is $66,610. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,239. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29588 of $26,239 is approximately 10.83% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 10.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately14.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.6% of the population in 29588 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.6% of 29588 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 29588. 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 29588

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 17.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.8%
$200,000 or more per year 2.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 29588

In ZIP Code 29588, 89.5% of the population graduated high school, while 22.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.4% in this Horry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 29588

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.4%
Some college, no degree 25.5%
Associate's degree 10.2%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree 8.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 29588. 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 29588

Residents of ZIP Code 29588 are older than average. The median age of 42.4 years in ZIP Code 29588 is approximately 11.29% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.8% of the population in 29588 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 29588 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 29588. 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 29588

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.0%
5 to 9 years 5.8%
10 to 14 years 6.1%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 4.4%
25 to 34 years 13.7%
35 to 44 years 11.7%
45 to 54 years 12.0%
55 to 59 years 7.7%
60 to 64 years 7.0%
65 to 74 years 13.8%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 1.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 29588

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29588, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 10.5% of 29588 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29588 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.5%), followed by Black or African American (8.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 29588. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 29588

Industry Percent
White 85.5%
Black or African American 8.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 6.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 29588 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 29588. 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 29588

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 29588 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29588 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29588 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 29588

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 29588. 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 29588. 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 29588

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 29588

In ZIP Code 29588, 89.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% 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 29588

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.0%
Spanish 8.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.5%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 29588. 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 29588

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29588, an estimated 33.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 24.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Horry County region.

Age of Housing in 29588

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 7.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 33.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 24.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 20.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 6.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 29588. 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 29588

In 29588, 60.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.6 minutes. Approximately 20.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29588 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 16.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 29588 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 29588. 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 29588

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 13.3%
Manufacturing 3.3%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Retail trade 14.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.7%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 16.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 20.5%
Other services, except public administration 5.7%
Public administration 2.4%

Utilities in ZIP Code 29588 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29588 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 29588. This visualizes electricity rates in 29588 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 29588

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 29588 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 29588

Month ZIP Code 29588 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
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 29588. This visualizes solar power levels in 29588 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 29588 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29588, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29588 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 29588. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 29588

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 108
Credit reporting or credit repair services 102
Debt collection 37
Checking or savings account 26
Credit card or prepaid card 11
Other 50
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 29588

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 66
Improper use of your report 65
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 45
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 31
Managing an account 19
Other 108
* 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 29588. 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.