ZIP Code 29581, South Carolina
ZIP Code 29581 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 29581 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Dillon County / Horry County / Marion County, South Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,845. The land area covers 164.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,845 | ±819 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs | ±6.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,794 | ±239 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,154 | ±293 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,794 | ±239 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 360 | ±160 |
| Median Home Value | $88,500 | ±$20,857 |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | ±$168 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,701 | ±$18,951 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,938 | ±$7,291 |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | ±10.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,369 | ±563 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,890 | ±414 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.9% | ±5.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF DILLON
GUS Population: 27,577 (2024)
ID: 174856
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 449, DILLON SC 29536-0449
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Mullins, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Aynor, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Aynor, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Galivants Ferry, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Marion, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Loris, SC | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Dillon, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Dillon, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Green Sea, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Green Sea, SC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Academy for Careers and Technology
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College Vocational | 12.9 mi away | 2697 E Hwy 76, Mullins, SC, 29574 |
8434231941
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NICHOLS LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 514 W. MULLINS ST., NICHOLS, SC, 29581 |
(843) 526-2641
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Southeastern Community College
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College | 21.1 mi away | 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC, 28472-5422 |
9106427141224
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GREEN SEA FLOYDS LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 5331 HWY 9, GREEN SEA, SC, 29545 |
(843) 915-5279
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MULLINS LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 210 NORTH MAIN STREET, MULLINS, SC, 29574 |
(843) 464-9621
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FAIR BLUFF COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 315 RAILROAD ST, FAIR BLUFF, NC, 28439 |
(910) 805-8889
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SADIE CARMICHAEL BRANCH LIBRARY (LAKE VIEW)
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 207 S. MAIN STREET, LAKE VIEW, SC, 29563 |
(803) 759-2692
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TABOR CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 1 E 5TH ST, TABOR CITY, NC, 28463 |
(910) 653-3774
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AYNOR LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 500 9TH. AVENUE, AYNOR, SC, 29511 |
(843) 915-5286
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LORIS LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 4316 MAIN STREET, LORIS, SC, 29569 |
(843) 915-5278
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MULLINS, SC US, located 7.6 miles from ZCTA5 29581. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53.6° | 32.5° | 43.0° | 3.52" | — |
| February | 58.0° | 34.7° | 46.3° | 3.58" | — |
| March | 65.4° | 40.4° | 52.9° | 3.80" | — |
| April | 74.0° | 48.7° | 61.4° | 3.47" | — |
| May | 80.7° | 58.2° | 69.4° | 4.19" | — |
| June | 86.4° | 66.6° | 76.5° | 5.30" | — |
| July | 89.8° | 70.2° | 80.0° | 4.61" | — |
| August | 87.5° | 69.0° | 78.2° | 6.18" | — |
| September | 82.6° | 63.4° | 73.0° | 5.90" | — |
| October | 73.7° | 52.0° | 62.9° | 4.87" | — |
| November | 63.7° | 40.6° | 52.2° | 3.84" | — |
| December | 57.0° | 35.8° | 46.4° | 3.97" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols town | Town | 3.4 mi | — |
| Ketchuptown CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Mullins city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Green Sea CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
| Fair Bluff town | Town | 9.4 mi | — |
| Finklea CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 29581. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.