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Do you live in one of Horry County’s most expensive ZIP codes? Where they’re at

Traffic waits on the light at Carolina Forest Boulevard near Myrtle Beach, SC. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.
Traffic waits on the light at Carolina Forest Boulevard near Myrtle Beach, SC. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. jlee@thesunnews.com

You may not realize it, but you could be living in one of the wealthiest ZIP codes in Horry County.

There are 21 ZIP codes in Horry County, which is listed as one of the fastest growing counties in the country.

The wealthiest ZIP code appears to be along U.S. 17 near Briarcliffe Acres to 76th Avenue North within the Myrtle Beach city limits, according to Zipdatamaps, which provides data about U.S. neighborhoods, ZIP codes, cities and counties.

The largest growing ZIP code is located in the Carolina Forest area.

Here are the eight wealthiest areas in Horry County and details about each one:

29572

There are about 11,441 people who live in this area that covers from Briarcliffe Acres along U.S. 17 to 76th Avenue North within the Myrtle Beach city limits.

The median household income is $60,747 and the average adjusted gross income is $644,210, according to 2021 figures.

One of the neighborhoods located in this ZIP code is The Dunes.

29577

This area includes part of Socastee and Myrtle Beach, including the Myrtle Beach International Airport and the Market Common district.

There are more than 34,000 people living in this area.

The median household income is $43,626 and the average adjusted gross income is $499,130, based on 2021 numbers.

29569

Located in Loris, there are more than 16,000 people in this area.

The median household income is $42,371 and the average adjusted gross income is $496,210, based on 2021 numbers.

29526

This ZIP code includes portions of Conway and the Conway area, as well as sections of Highway 501, 905, 90 and 701.

There are nearly 50,000 people living in this area. The median household income is $53,163 and the average adjusted gross income is $454,050, based on 2021 numbers.

29579

Located in the Myrtle Beach area, this section includes Carolina Forest, Forestbrook and Fantasy Harbour. There are more than 49,000 people living in his area and has one of the highest population growth rates compared to other areas of Horry County.

The median household income is $63, 545 and the average adjusted gross income is $439,780, based on 2021 numbers.

29582

This is North Myrtle Beach, including Windy Hill, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive and Cherry Grove, as well as Atlantic Beach. There are more than 19,000 people located in this area.

The median household income is $63,077 and the average adjusted gross income is $438,020, based on 2021 numbers.

29511

Located in Aynor, the population is the smallest with a little more than 6,000 people.

The median household income is $68,203 and the average adjusted gross income is $437,440.

29588

The Myrtle Beach area includes portions of Socastee, Forestbrook and Bucksport. The population is nearly 53,000 people.

The median household income is $54,305 and the average adjusted gross income is $430,900.

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