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ZIP 29579

Pop. 56,915·Horry County·61st most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,696/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$269
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ZIP 29579 · $1,696
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,730/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,352/yr
At $1,696/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyHorry County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.5% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29579 (Myrtle Beach, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,915
Median income
$79,644
Median age
42.2
Renters
24.4%
Age distribution
20.9%
21%
25.2%
12.8%
20.2%
Under 1820.9%
18–3421%
35–5425.2%
55–6412.8%
65+20.2%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
78.6%
White78.6%
Black8.1%
Hispanic7.2%
Asian2.3%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
25.5%
33.5%
37.1%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+37.1%
Housing tenure
75.6%
24.4%
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29579 in Myrtle Beach, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,357 → $1,696
up 25.0%
Income
$63,545 → $79,644
up 25.3%
Population
47,118 → 56,915
up 20.8%
Renter share
31.3% → 24.4%
-6.9 pts
Bachelor's+
30.9% → 37.1%
+6.2 pts
Median age
41.5 → 42.2
+0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 29579 in Myrtle Beach, SC paid around $1,357 a month. That figure now sits near $1,696, up 25.0% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,545 in 2021 to $79,644 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 29579 in Myrtle Beach, SC adding about 9,797 residents over the five-year window, up 20.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 31.3% to 24.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.9% to 37.1% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 29579 in Myrtle Beach, SC market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29579 covers Myrtle Beach, SC. The median rent here is $1,696/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($79,644/yr), ZIP 29579 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29579?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29579 (Myrtle Beach, SC) is $1,696. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29579 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29579's median rent of $1,696/mo is $269 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29579 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29579 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #61 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,696/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29579?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,696/mo in ZIP 29579. The local median household income is $79,644/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29579?

Rent in ZIP 29579 has decreased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29579 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29579 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,696/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($79,644/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29579 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29579 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.4% of ZIP 29579 households are renters, while 75.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29579 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29579 compare to the rest of Myrtle Beach?

ZIP 29579 is pricier than Myrtle Beach as a whole. At $1,696/mo, it's $20 above the Myrtle Beach citywide median of $1,676/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29579 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29579 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,696/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 29579's median household income ($79,644/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29579 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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