ZIP Code 29581 - Nichols South Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 29581 is located in Nichols South Carolina. Portions of 29581 are also in Ketchuptown and Lake View. 29581 is primarily within Horry County, with some portions in Dillon County and Marion County. Regionally, 29581 is located in the Myrtle Beach-Florence Area.
ZIP Code 29581 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Nichols |
| Primary County | Horry County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,436 |
| Area Code(s) | 843 / 854 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 29581 Map
29581 Demographics
29581 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in South Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29581 is White. The current unemployment level in 29581 is 4.2%.
| Population | 4,436 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.12% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,643 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,794 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $277,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 68.19% |
29581 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,081 | 68.19% |
| Black | 1,284 | 28.42% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 3.39% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
29581 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 177 | 7.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 292 | 12.54% |
| High School Diploma | 779 | 33.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 68 | 2.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 80 | 3.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 519 | 22.29% |
| Associates Degree | 284 | 12.2% |
| Masters Degree | 77 | 3.31% |
| Professional Degree | 38 | 1.63% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14 | 0.6% |
29581 Geography
| Coordinates | 34.19636917, -79.11555481 |
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| Region | Myrtle Beach-Florence Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 170 Square Miles |
29581 Schools
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29581 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65l - Vidalia Upland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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