| Official Zip Code Name | Murrells Inlet |
| Zip Code State | South Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Georgetown |
| Secondary County: | Horry |
| Area Code | 843 / 854 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | MURRELLS INLT |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | GARDEN CITY GARDEN CITY BEACH |
| Current Population: | 24446 |
| Racial Majority: | White 95.07% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 84.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income | $48604 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $72460 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 20.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 7 - 23 ft. |
| Area | 29 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 33.56801500, -79.05108700 |
The current unemployment level in 29576 is 3.4% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 6.6% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 29576 increased to 24446 from 15417 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 29576 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 29576 public schools is White. 41.7% of students in 29576 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24456 | 95.07% | 22524 | +9% |
| Black Or African American | 669 | 2.6% | 863 | -22% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 0.73% | 539 | -65% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 84 | 0.33% | 66 | +27% |
| Asian | 154 | 0.6% | 167 | -8% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 36 | -100% |
| Other Race | 23 | 0.12% | 23 | +39% |
| Two Or More Races | 228 | 0.55% | 228 | -38% |
| White | 84.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24446 | 15417 |
| Male Population | 47.70% | |
| Female Population | 52.30% | |
| Total Households | 11526 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 41.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $48604 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 51.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 34.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 14.40% |
| 29576 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| South Carolina District 7 | Tom Rice | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All South Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 29527 - Conway |
| 29575 - Myrtle Beach |
| 29440 - Georgetown |
| 29588 - Myrtle Beach |
| 29585 - Pawleys Island |
| Murrells Inlet, SC |
| Garden City, SC |
Zip Code 29576 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 37 | 39 | 45 | 52 | 60 | 67 | 72 | 71 | 66 | 55 | 46 | 39 | 54 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 58 | 61 | 68 | 75 | 82 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 84 | 76 | 68 | 60 | 75 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.7 | 3.52 | 4.21 | 3.05 | 4.04 | 4.94 | 5.92 | 6.51 | 6.25 | 3.88 | 3.25 | 4.14 | 54.4 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 29576 | |
|---|---|
| St. James High School | Horry |
| Waccamaw High School | Georgetown |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 29576 | |
|---|---|
| St. James Middle School | Horry |
| Waccamaw Middle School | Georgetown |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 29576 | |
|---|---|
| Seaside Elementary School | Horry |
| St. James Elementary School | Horry |
| Waccamaw Elementary School | Georgetown |