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ZIP 29572

Pop. 12,124·Horry County·75th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,609/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$356
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ZIP 29572 · $1,609
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,070
Research median
$1,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,308/yr
At $1,609/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyHorry County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29572 (Myrtle Beach, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 43.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,124
Median income
$85,247
Median age
59.8
Renters
22.1%
Age distribution
13.5%
16.7%
22.5%
36.5%
Under 1810.8%
18–3413.5%
35–5416.7%
55–6422.5%
65+36.5%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
79.4%
White79.4%
Black4.5%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian0.7%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
23.4%
28.9%
43.8%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+43.8%
Housing tenure
77.9%
22.1%
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29572 in Myrtle Beach, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,747 → $85,247
up 40.3%
Population
10,431 → 12,124
up 16.2%
Renter share
24% → 22.1%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
42.8% → 43.8%
+1.0 pts
Median age
58 → 59.8
+1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29572 in Myrtle Beach, SC now reports about $85,247, up from $60,747 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,431 to 12,124 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.2% change. About 22.1% of households rent today, against 24% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29572 covers Myrtle Beach, SC. The median rent here is $1,609/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($85,247/yr), ZIP 29572 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29572?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29572 (Myrtle Beach, SC) is $1,609. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29572 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29572's median rent of $1,609/mo is $356 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29572 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29572 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #75 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,609/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29572?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,609/mo in ZIP 29572. The local median household income is $85,247/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29572?

Rent in ZIP 29572 has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29572 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29572 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,609/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($85,247/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29572 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29572 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.1% of ZIP 29572 households are renters, while 77.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29572 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29572 compare to the rest of Myrtle Beach?

ZIP 29572 is more affordable than Myrtle Beach overall. At $1,609/mo, it's $67 below the Myrtle Beach citywide median of $1,676/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29572 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29572 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,609/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 29572's median household income ($85,247/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29572 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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