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ZIP 29575

Pop. 20,721·Horry County·77th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,578/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$387
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ZIP 29575 · $1,578
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,600/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
$18,936/yr
At $1,578/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyHorry County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29575 (Surfside Beach, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,721
Median income
$71,447
Median age
55.5
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
13.3%
25.4%
20.9%
30.4%
Under 1810%
18–3413.3%
35–5425.4%
55–6420.9%
65+30.4%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
87%
White87%
Black2.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian1.9%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
30.6%
33.1%
31.9%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+31.9%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29575 in Surfside Beach, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,367 → $71,447
up 16.4%
Population
18,971 → 20,721
up 9.2%
Renter share
24.3% → 20.4%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
29.6% → 31.9%
+2.3 pts
Median age
54.2 → 55.5
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,367 in 2021 to $71,447 more recently. The population has grown by 9.2% since 2021, moving from about 18,971 residents to roughly 20,721. Renters now make up 20.4% of households, compared with 24.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.9% of adults here, versus 29.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29575 covers Surfside Beach, SC. The median rent here is $1,578/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($71,447/yr), ZIP 29575 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29575?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29575 (Surfside Beach, SC) is $1,578. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29575 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29575's median rent of $1,578/mo is $387 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29575 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29575 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #77 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,578/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29575?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,578/mo in ZIP 29575. The local median household income is $71,447/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29575?

Rent in ZIP 29575 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29575 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29575 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,578/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($71,447/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29575 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29575 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 29575 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29575 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29575 compare to the rest of Surfside Beach?

ZIP 29575 sits right at the Surfside Beach citywide median of $1,578/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29575 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29575 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,578/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 29575's median household income ($71,447/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29575 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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