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ZIP 29576

Pop. 34,695·Horry County·31st most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,882/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$83
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 29576 · $1,882
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,584/yr
At $1,882/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyHorry County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -0.1% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29576 covers Murrells Inlet, SC. The median rent here is $1,882/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($70,691/yr), ZIP 29576 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29576?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29576 (Murrells Inlet, SC) is $1,882. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29576 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29576's median rent of $1,882/mo is $83 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 29576 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #31 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $1,882/mo.

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 $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,882/mo in ZIP 29576. The local median household income is $70,691/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29576?

Rent in ZIP 29576 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29576 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29576 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,882/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($70,691/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29576 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29576 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.7% of ZIP 29576 households are renters, while 89.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29576 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29576 compare to the rest of Murrells Inlet?

ZIP 29576 is more affordable than Murrells Inlet overall. At $1,882/mo, it's $5 below the Murrells Inlet citywide median of $1,887/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29576 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29576 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,882/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 29576's median household income ($70,691/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29576 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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