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ZIP 29588

Population: 52,609 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 29588 is $323,494 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $343,000 after a median 79 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,623/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$323,494

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$323,494
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-2.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.5%
10-year appreciation
+79.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2022)
$332,959

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$343,000
Median list price
$344,900
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
-2.0%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
363
For-sale inventory
380
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
375
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
82 days
New listings (monthly)
89

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,623/mo
1-year rent change
-1.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,504/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,823/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,981/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Horry 01, Limestone Charters Association
Schools include
Forestbrook Middle, Socastee Elementary, Socastee High, Palmetto Bays Elementary, St. James Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
717
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,330
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,219

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER, LIGHTHOUSE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2003
Housing built before 1970
1.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
57.4%
Median annual property tax
$852
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 29588State medianUS median
Typical home value$323,494—$288,527
Median sale price$343,000—$325,000
Median days on market79 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,623/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$852—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 29588?
$323,494.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29588?
$343,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29588?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29588?
Typical rent: $1,623/month.
Is ZIP 29588 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 29588. 717 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29588?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29588?
10 schools (4 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 29588 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29588?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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