| Official Zip Code Name | Georgetown |
| Zip Code State | South Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Georgetown |
| Secondary County: | Williamsburg |
| Area Code | 843 / 854 |
| Current Population: | 28469 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 44.93% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 53% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $38976 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $51380 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 25.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 0 - 39 ft. |
| Area | 595 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 33.39256100, -79.32413400 |
The current unemployment level in 29440 is 3.0% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 6.6% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 2.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 29440 decreased to 28469 from 28875 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 29440 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 29440 public schools is Black. 75.3% of students in 29440 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13617 | 48.34% | 13242 | +3% |
| Black Or African American | 12655 | 44.93% | 13586 | -7% |
| Hispanic | 1416 | 5.03% | 1216 | +16% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 35 | 0.12% | 54 | -35% |
| Asian | 192 | 0.68% | 124 | +55% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.05% | 1 | +1400% |
| Other Race | 19 | 0.07% | 19 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 227 | 0.78% | 227 | -4% |
| White | 39.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 53% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28469 | 28875 |
| Male Population | 47.40% | |
| Female Population | 52.60% | |
| Total Households | 10808 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 75.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $38976 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 60.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 28.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 10.80% |
| 29440 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| South Carolina District 7 | Tom Rice | Republican |
| South Carolina District 6 | Jim Clyburn | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All South Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
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| 29554 - Hemingway |
| 29527 - Conway |
| 29580 - Nesmith |
| 29510 - Andrews |
| 29588 - Myrtle Beach |
| 29585 - Pawleys Island |
| 29453 - Jamestown |
| 29576 - Murrells Inlet |
| Georgetown, SC |
| Murrells Inlet, SC |
Zip Code 29440 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 37 | 38 | 45 | 51 | 60 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 66 | 55 | 46 | 39 | 54 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 59 | 62 | 69 | 76 | 83 | 88 | 91 | 89 | 85 | 77 | 70 | 62 | 76 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.63 | 3.43 | 4.02 | 2.74 | 4.11 | 5.51 | 6.08 | 6.97 | 6.59 | 4.19 | 3.2 | 3.89 | 55.35 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 29440 | |
|---|---|
| Andrews High School | Georgetown |
| Carvers Bay High School | Georgetown |
| Georgetown High School | Georgetown |
| Waccamaw High School | Georgetown |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 29440 | |
|---|---|
| Carvers Bay Middle School | Georgetown |
| Georgetown Middle School | Georgetown |
| Rosemary Middle School | Georgetown |
| Waccamaw Middle School | Georgetown |