John P. Derham House · National Register of Historic Places
Green Sea’s story
156 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1870Green Sea is settled
Green SeaSC
A town of 71, settled in 1870.
Photo: Pubdog (talk) · Public domain
Is Green Sea a good place to live?
Green Sea’s January low is 35°F, close to South Carolina’s towns (34°F) and above U.S. towns (22°F). John P. Derham House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Green Sea has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
71 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Green Sea: who provides what
Green Sea is unincorporated, so Horry County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerSouth Carolina Public Service Authority12.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGsw&sa (Sc2620004) water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesHorry CountyHorry County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn South Carolina you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHorry Board of Voter RegistrationHorry County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code2954529545 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Green Sea.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Green Sea is hurricanes, at a very high overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 90% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 62% of Green Sea’s expected hazard losses down to hurricanes, and 19% to inland flooding. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Green Sea after 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2022.
90risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The typical home in Green Sea is valued at about $192K
Home values are up 6.1% over the year to September 2026.
$192KZillow home value
Typical home value
Green Sea$192K
South Carolina$304K
+6.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
The climate in Green Sea brings mild winters and hot summers
Green Sea’s midsummer high is 91°F.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–59°
Spring50–75°
Summer69–89°
Fall53–76°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Green Sea stands out in South Carolina and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
Green Sea: 22% of adults report frequent physical distress. Only 7 of the 170 South Carolina towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Green Sea. Of 32 CDC measures, Green Sea beats the South Carolina average on 3 and trails it on 23.
| Green Sea | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 23% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
3 better6 too close to call23 worse
| What stands out | Green Sea | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.1% | 15.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85.1% | 80.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 30.4% | 13.9% |
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center
16.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Green Sea
14pages on Green Sea
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Green Sea; the nearest are
Southeastern Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Whiteville, NC17.7 mi$2,600 in-state tuitionCoastal Carolina UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Conway23.2 mi$11,640 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Green Sea residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
About Green Sea
Census-designated place in South Carolina, United States
Green Sea is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Horry County, South Carolina, United States, near the city of Loris. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 105.
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- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 85 ft
- ZIP code
- 29545
- Area code
- 843
Questions about Green Sea
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Green Sea, SC a good place to live?
Green Sea has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.