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ZIP 29577

Pop. 35,446·Horry County·61st most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,680/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
-$282
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ZIP 29577 · $1,680
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,420/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,160/yr
At $1,680/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyHorry County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29577 (Myrtle Beach, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,446
Median income
$50,955
Median age
44.9
Renters
40.3%
Age distribution
17.7%
20.7%
22.4%
16.2%
23%
Under 1817.7%
18–3420.7%
35–5422.4%
55–6416.2%
65+23%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
65%
16.8%
14.6%
White65%
Black16.8%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian1.4%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
30.2%
30.6%
30.5%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+30.5%
Housing tenure
59.7%
40.3%
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29577 in Myrtle Beach, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,626 → $50,955
up 16.8%
Population
34,068 → 35,446
up 4.0%
Renter share
42.1% → 40.3%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 30.5%
+2.9 pts
Median age
44.2 → 44.9
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29577 in Myrtle Beach, SC now reports about $50,955, up from $43,626 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,068 to 35,446 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% change. About 40.3% of households rent today, against 42.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.6% to 30.5%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 29577 covers Myrtle Beach, SC. The median rent here is $1,680/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($50,955/yr), ZIP 29577 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29577?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29577 (Myrtle Beach, SC) is $1,680. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29577 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29577's median rent of $1,680/mo is $282 (14%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 29577 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29577 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #61 out of 121 ZIPs at $1,680/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29577?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,680/mo in ZIP 29577. The local median household income is $50,955/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29577?

Rent in ZIP 29577 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29577 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29577 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,680/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($50,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29577 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29577 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.3% of ZIP 29577 households are renters, while 59.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29577 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29577 compare to the rest of Myrtle Beach?

ZIP 29577 is more affordable than Myrtle Beach overall. At $1,680/mo, it's $17 below the Myrtle Beach citywide median of $1,697/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29577 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29577 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,680/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 29577's median household income ($50,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29577 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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