Folly Beach city, SC

ZIP 29439 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Folly Beach city, SC (29439)

Median Income

$99,766

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+35

Wealth inflow

Population

869

Unemployment

3.6%

0.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 35 for ZIP 29439 (Folly Beach city, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.6%-2% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.3%-78% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.6%-69% vs US avg

Establishments

778

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction15.1%
Manufacturing7.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Retail trade7.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.6%
Professional, scientific, management26.8%
Education, health care, social10.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.3%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29439 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 63.7%, median income rose 1.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 32.7%.

Median Income

$99,766

+33% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate