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ZIP 29016

Pop. 30,454·Richland County·7th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,423/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$458
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ZIP 29016 · $2,423
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,410/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,076/yr
At $2,423/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyRichland County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29016 (Blythewood, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,454
Median income
$95,082
Median age
39.6
Renters
16.9%
Age distribution
24.9%
16.8%
31.6%
14.2%
12.5%
Under 1824.9%
18–3416.8%
35–5431.6%
55–6414.2%
65+12.5%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
44%
42.5%
White44%
Black42.5%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian2.9%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
15.5%
29.7%
50.1%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma15.5%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
83.1%
16.9%
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29016 in Blythewood, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,377 → $95,082
up 7.6%
Population
27,283 → 30,454
up 11.6%
Renter share
18.6% → 16.9%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
47.8% → 50.1%
+2.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $88,377 in 2021 to $95,082 more recently. The population has grown by 11.6% since 2021, moving from about 27,283 residents to roughly 30,454. Renters now make up 16.9% of households, compared with 18.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 50.1% of adults here, versus 47.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29016 covers Blythewood, SC. The median rent here is $2,423/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($95,082/yr), ZIP 29016 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29016?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29016 (Blythewood, SC) is $2,423. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29016 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29016's median rent of $2,423/mo is $458 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29016 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29016 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #7 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,423/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29016?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,423/mo in ZIP 29016. The local median household income is $95,082/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29016?

Rent in ZIP 29016 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29016 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29016 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,423/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($95,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29016 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29016 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.9% of ZIP 29016 households are renters, while 83.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29016 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29016 compare to the rest of Blythewood?

ZIP 29016 is pricier than Blythewood as a whole. At $2,423/mo, it's $607 above the Blythewood citywide median of $1,816/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29016 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29016 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,423/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 29016's median household income ($95,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29016 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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