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ZIP Code 29581

Horry, South Carolina

ZCTA 29581

Juniper

ZIP Code 29581 is in the highest 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 7% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 20% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$54,701

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

1.62×

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

88.2

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 29581, in Horry, South Carolina.

The basics

Total Population

4,845

Median Age

39.2

Population Density

29.42

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$401

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.45%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$775

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

65%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

31%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

50.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

52.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.8

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 29581: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29581?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29581 is $401, an effective rate of 0.45% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29581 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29581 cost about 1.62× the median household income, lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29581?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29581 is $775 a month, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 29581?
ZIP Code 29581 has a population of 4,845, about 29.42 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.2.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29581?
ZIP Code 29581 averages 61.9°F year-round, summer highs near 87.9°F, winter lows around 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29581 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29581's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.2 (higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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