Socastee
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina

Socastee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Horry County, South Carolina, with 22,213 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forestbrook, 3.5 miles NE.
- 22,213residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 13.4 sq miland area · 34.6 km²
- 1,662 / sq mipopulation density
- 29588ZIP code
About Socastee
Socastee is a census-designated place (CDP) in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 19,952 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Socastee
- Median household income
- $62,257
- Median home value
- $234,200
- Median rent
- $1,246/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Socastee had 22,213 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,213 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,662 per sq mi (642 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Socastee at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Horry County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 22,213 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.37 sq mi (34.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6874° N, 79.0089° W |
| ZIP code | 29588 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4567390 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Socastee
- Forestbrook3.5 mi NE
- Surfside Beach5.7 mi S
- Red Hill6.3 mi N
- Bucksport6.3 mi W
- Garden City6.6 mi S
- Myrtle Beach7.2 mi E
- Carolina Forest7.7 mi NE
- Murrells Inlet9.4 mi S
- Conway10.4 mi N
- Homewood14.2 mi N
- Litchfield Beach15.9 mi S
- Briarcliffe Acres16.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Socastee
What county is Socastee in?
Socastee is in Horry County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Socastee, SC?
22,213 people lived in Socastee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Socastee, SC?
The ZIP code of Socastee is 29588.
What is the elevation of Socastee?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Socastee?
Forestbrook (3.5 mi), Surfside Beach (5.7 mi), Red Hill (6.3 mi), Bucksport (6.3 mi), Garden City (6.6 mi).
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