Carolina Forest
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
Carolina Forest is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Horry County, South Carolina, with 23,342 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Myrtle Beach, 4.2 miles SE.
- 23,342residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 16.8 sq miland area · 43.5 km²
- 1,389 / sq mipopulation density
- 29579ZIP code
About Carolina Forest
Carolina Forest is a census-designated place (CDP) in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 23,342.
It is located west of Myrtle Beach and east of Conway in an area planned by International Paper in the late 1990s. Most of the development follows the Carolina Forest Master Plan, developed cooperatively between International Paper and the Horry County Government.
Carolina Forest also includes the unincorporated community of Pine Island.
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Living in Carolina Forest
- Median household income
- $74,436
- Median home value
- $336,800
- Median rent
- $1,668/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Carolina Forest had 23,342 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,342 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,389 per sq mi (536 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carolina Forest at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Horry County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 23,342 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.80 sq mi (43.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7664° N, 78.9135° W |
| ZIP code | 29579 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4511833 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carolina Forest
- Myrtle Beach4.2 mi SE
- Forestbrook4.3 mi SW
- Red Hill5.9 mi W
- Socastee7.7 mi SW
- Conway9.1 mi NW
- Briarcliffe Acres9.6 mi E
- Surfside Beach11.4 mi S
- Atlantic Beach11.5 mi E
- Homewood11.6 mi NW
- North Myrtle Beach12.7 mi E
- Garden City13.2 mi SW
- Bucksport13.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carolina Forest
What county is Carolina Forest in?
Carolina Forest is in Horry County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Carolina Forest, SC?
23,342 people lived in Carolina Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carolina Forest, SC?
The ZIP code of Carolina Forest is 29579.
What is the elevation of Carolina Forest?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carolina Forest?
Myrtle Beach (4.2 mi), Forestbrook (4.3 mi), Red Hill (5.9 mi), Socastee (7.7 mi), Conway (9.1 mi).
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