The ZIP Code 29572 is associated with Myrtle Beach, SC in Horry County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 9,672. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $53,918. The ZIP Code 29572 has a median age of approximately 55.4 years, with 39.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 95.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $51,563.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29572 is $53,918, while the region's mean household income is $104,792. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $51,563. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29572 of $51,563 is approximately 75.23% more than the per capita income in South Carolina overall of $29,426. An estimated 8.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 11.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.0% of the population in 29572 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.0% of 29572 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 10.1% |
In ZIP Code 29572, 95.4% of the population graduated high school, while 41.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.9% in this Horry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.3% |
| Associate's degree | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29572 are older than average. The median age of 55.4 years in ZIP Code 29572 is approximately 45.41% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 39.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.3% of the population in 29572 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 29572 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 20.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.5% |
| 85 years and over | 3.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29572, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 29572 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29572 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.9%), followed by Black or African American (6.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 29572 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 42.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 29572 is high blood pressure, as approximately 39.1% of adults 18 and older in this Horry County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 39.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.8% |
| Current asthma | 8.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.6% |
| High cholesterol | 42.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29572 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.1% of those 18 and above in 29572 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 29572 include obesity (33.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (29.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 84.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| Current smoking | 14.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 22.3% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 29.8% |
In ZIP Code 29572, 94.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Horry County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29572, an estimated 41.2% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Horry County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 41.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
In 29572, 52.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.2 minutes. Approximately 27.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29572 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 15.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 29572 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.0% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 27.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29572 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.43 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.8% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.6% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29572 | 10.06¢/kWh | 8.48¢/kWh | 5.19¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 14.21¢/kWh | 10.65¢/kWh | 6.66¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 29572 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.59 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.12 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.88 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.12 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.86 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.54 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.57 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.12 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.54 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29572, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29572 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Horry County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 16 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 6 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 3 |
| Debt collection | 3 |
| Mortgage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 13 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 4 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 3 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
| Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 |
| Other | 10 |