Murrells Inlet
Census-designated place in Georgetown County, South Carolina
Murrells Inlet is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Georgetown County, South Carolina, with 9,740 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garden City, 3.8 miles NE.
- 9,740residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 7.3 sq miland area · 18.9 km²
- 1,331 / sq mipopulation density
- 29576main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Murrells Inlet
Murrells Inlet is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,547 at the 2010 census. It is about 13 miles south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and 21 miles north of Georgetown, the county seat.
The community was once primarily a fishing village. It has developed in modern times, along with the rest of the Grand Strand, as a tourist and retirement location. It is known for the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, a 1⁄2-mile-long (0.8 km) boardwalk overlooking a salt marsh.
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Living in Murrells Inlet
- Median household income
- $77,438
- Median home value
- $366,000
- Median rent
- $1,751/mo
- Median age
- 60.4
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Murrells Inlet had 9,740 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,740 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,331 per sq mi (514 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Murrells Inlet at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Georgetown County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,740 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.32 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5573° N, 79.0572° W |
| ZIP codes | 29576, 29585 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4548985 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Murrells Inlet
- Garden City3.8 mi NE
- Surfside Beach5.8 mi NE
- Litchfield Beach6.6 mi SW
- Bucksport8.5 mi NW
- Socastee9.4 mi N
- Pawleys Island9.8 mi SW
- Forestbrook12.6 mi NE
- Myrtle Beach14.5 mi NE
- DeBordieu Colony14.6 mi SW
- Red Hill15.4 mi N
- Carolina Forest16.6 mi NE
- Dunbar17.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Murrells Inlet
What county is Murrells Inlet in?
Murrells Inlet is in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Murrells Inlet, SC?
9,740 people lived in Murrells Inlet at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Murrells Inlet, SC?
The main ZIP code is 29576. Other ZIP codes: 29585.
What is the elevation of Murrells Inlet?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Murrells Inlet?
Garden City (3.8 mi), Surfside Beach (5.8 mi), Litchfield Beach (6.6 mi), Bucksport (8.5 mi), Socastee (9.4 mi).
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