ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29033

Part of Cayce, SC

Pop. 12,837·Lexington County·102nd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,369/mo

Year-over-Year

-5.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$563

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 29033 · $1,369

More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,160

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,430

3 BR

$1,820

4 BR+

$2,140

Research median

$1,430/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29033 changed -5.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 5 months in a row, and rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,237) is $1,531 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,430); a 3-bedroom is $1,820.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29210, 7 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,161/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29033. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,428/yr

At $1,369/mo median

Location

CityCayce

StateSC

CountyLexington County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 5.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-5.7% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29033 (Cayce, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,837

Median income

$61,237

Median age

39.5

Renters

39.3%

Age distribution

15.9%

27.3%

21.1%

17%

18.6%

Under 1815.9%

18–3427.3%

35–5421.1%

55–6417%

65+18.6%

Gender

55.2%

44.8%

Male55.2%

Female44.8%

Race & ethnicity

55.8%

26.9%

White55.8%

Black26.9%

Hispanic11.9%

Asian2.3%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

31.2%

30.3%

31.2%

No HS diploma7.4%

HS diploma31.2%

Some college30.3%

Bachelor's+31.2%

Housing tenure

60.7%

39.3%

Owner60.7%

Renter39.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29033 in Cayce, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$55,730 → $61,237

up 9.9%

Population

12,789 → 12,837

up 0.4%

Renter share

44.3% → 39.3%

-5.0 pts

Bachelor's+

31.3% → 31.2%

-0.1 pts

Median age

38.1 → 39.5

+1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $55,730 to $61,237 across the same window, up 9.9% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 44.3% to 39.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29033 covers Cayce, SC. The median rent here is $1,369/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($61,237/yr), ZIP 29033 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29033?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,369/mo in ZIP 29033. The local median household income is $61,237/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29033?

Rent in ZIP 29033 has fallen 5.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 29033 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29033 is one of the more affordable among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #102 of 117 at $1,369/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29033 changed -5.7%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.