ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29576

Part of Murrells Inlet, SC

Pop. 34,695·Horry County·23rd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,919/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$13

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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ZIP 29576 · $1,919

More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,300

1 BR

$1,380

2 BR

$1,680

3 BR

$2,060

4 BR+

$2,510

Research median

$1,680/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29576 changed +3.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,691) is $1,767 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,680); a 3-bedroom is $2,060.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29575, 7 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,612/mo), about $3,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29576. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,028/yr

At $1,919/mo median

Location

CityMurrells Inlet

StateSC

CountyHorry County

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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29576 (Murrells Inlet, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,695

Median income

$70,691

Median age

62.7

Renters

10.7%

Age distribution

18%

18.7%

44.1%

Under 189.5%

18–349.7%

35–5418%

55–6418.7%

65+44.1%

Gender

46.8%

53.2%

Male46.8%

Female53.2%

Race & ethnicity

91%

White91%

Black2.9%

Hispanic3.4%

Asian1.2%

Other1.6%

Education (25+)

27.8%

35.3%

32.3%

No HS diploma4.6%

HS diploma27.8%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+32.3%

Housing tenure

89.3%

Owner89.3%

Renter10.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29576 in Murrells Inlet, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$60,320 → $70,691

up 17.2%

Population

32,394 → 34,695

up 7.1%

Renter share

14% → 10.7%

-3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

29% → 32.3%

+3.3 pts

Median age

61.4 → 62.7

+1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,691 today, compared with $60,320 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 32,394 to 34,695 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% change. About 10.7% of households rent today, against 14% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29% to 32.3%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29576 covers Murrells Inlet, SC. The median rent here is $1,919/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($70,691/yr), ZIP 29576 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29576?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,919/mo in ZIP 29576. The local median household income is $70,691/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29576?

Rent in ZIP 29576 has risen 3.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 29576 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29576 is one of the pricier among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #23 of 117 at $1,919/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29576 changed +3.9%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.