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ZIP 29020

Part of Camden, SC
Pop. 23,266·Kershaw County·89th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,493/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+14.6%
vs US Median
-$472
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ZIP 29020 · $1,493
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,170
4 BR+
$1,400
Research median
$970/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
$17,916/yr
At $1,493/mo median
Location
CityCamden
StateSC
CountyKershaw County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +14.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29020 (Camden, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,266
Median income
$64,648
Median age
43.8
Renters
24.4%
Age distribution
22.2%
17%
22.8%
15%
23.1%
Under 1822.2%
18–3417%
35–5422.8%
55–6415%
65+23.1%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
61.6%
28.4%
White61.6%
Black28.4%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
28.3%
32.3%
28.3%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+28.3%
Housing tenure
75.6%
24.4%
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29020 in Camden, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,091 → $64,648
up 37.3%
Population
21,566 → 23,266
up 7.9%
Renter share
24.3% → 24.4%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
27.2% → 28.3%
+1.1 pts
Median age
44.7 → 43.8
-0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29020 in Camden, SC now reports about $64,648, up from $47,091 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,566 to 23,266 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.9% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29020 covers Camden, SC. The median rent here is $1,493/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($64,648/yr), ZIP 29020 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29020?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29020 (Camden, SC) is $1,493. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29020 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29020's median rent of $1,493/mo is $472 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29020 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29020 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #89 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,493/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29020?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,493/mo in ZIP 29020. The local median household income is $64,648/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29020?

Rent in ZIP 29020 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29020 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29020 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,493/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($64,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29020 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29020 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.4% of ZIP 29020 households are renters, while 75.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29020 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29020 compare to the rest of Camden?

ZIP 29020 sits right at the Camden citywide median of $1,493/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29020 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29020 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,493/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 29020's median household income ($64,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29020 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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