How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29579?

The typical home in 29579 is worth $356,839, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 29579?

Home values in 29579 are down 1.4% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 29579?

A typical home in 29579 rents for about $1,740 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.

What is the property tax rate in 29579?

The effective property tax rate in 29579 is 0.4% — roughly $1,289 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 29579 has a population of 56,915 and a median household income of $79,644.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29579

Horry County · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Typical home value

$356,839^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -1.4%
5-year / yr: +5.4%
10-year / yr: +5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +25.6%
vs metro: +20.1%
vs state: +57.6%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 29579 is worth $356,839 — 20.1% above the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,740 a month — a 5.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,740^[2]
Gross yield: 5.8%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.5%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.4%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $1,289^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Horry County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively High^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Relatively High
Wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Drought: Relatively Low
Heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Hurricane: Very High
Tornado: Relatively High
Earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Winter weather: Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population: 56,915^[3]
Median household income: $79,644^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Horry County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +5,932^[5]
Moved in: 15,075
Moved out: 9,143

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 9
Elementary: 5
Middle: 2
High: 2

Carolina Forest High
High · Grades 9–12 · Horry 01
3,181 students
River Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Horry 01
1,415 students
Carolina Forest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Horry 01
1,306 students
Ten Oaks Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Horry 01
1,270 students
Ocean Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Horry 01
1,109 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield5.8%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%

Annual rent$20,874

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,804

Loan principal$285,471

Down payment$71,368

Total interest paid$364,103

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.27

Monthly cost to own$2,209

Monthly rent$1,740

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 0th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 40th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 13th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

8th for most populous in SCView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29579?: The typical home in 29579 is worth $356,839, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29579?: Home values in 29579 are down 1.4% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29579?: A typical home in 29579 rents for about $1,740 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 29579?: The effective property tax rate in 29579 is 0.4% — roughly $1,289 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29579?: ZIP code 29579 has a population of 56,915 and a median household income of $79,644.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

29575 vs 29579 →
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Gross yield
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Typical home
$392,248
Gross yield
5.7%
29588
Socastee CDP, SC
Typical home
$321,200
Gross yield
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29576
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Typical home
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Gross yield
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29566
Little River CDP, SC
Typical home
$318,039
Gross yield
6.0%
29572
Myrtle Beach, SC
Typical home
$315,546
Gross yield
5.5%

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