🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

29526

Conway

ZIP Code 29526 is a standard zip code serving Conway, Conway, South Carolina (SC), in Horry County, United States. It has an estimated population of 39,033 with a median household income of $41,108. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: South Carolina (SC)
County: Horry
City: Conway
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.873100
Longitude: -79.055700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 183.76 mi²
Water Area: 1.39 mi²
Population Density: 212.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.988627°N, 33.727016°S, -78.781443°E, -79.157333°W

With 39,033 residents spread across 183.76 square miles, this area has a population density of 212.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

39,033

Population

90th percentile

$41,108

Median Income

30th percentile

$149,900

Median Home Value

55th percentile

183.76 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 29526 is $41,108, and the median home value is $149,900.

Housing

17,160

Total Units

14,737

Occupied Units

85.9%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Conway, SC.

29527

Conway

29528

Conway

Similar ZIP Codes in South Carolina

ZIP codes with similar median household income in South Carolina.

29105

Monetta

$36,971

29172

West Columbia

$45,839

29133

Rowesville

$35,809

29692

Ware Shoals

$35,036

29135

Saint Matthews

$38,295

29691

Walhalla

$37,287

29550

Hartsville

$39,893

29569

Loris

$36,246

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.