ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29036

Part of Chapin, SC

Pop. 26,620·Lexington County·10th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$2,207/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

+$275

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 29036 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 29036 · $2,207

More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,520

1 BR

$1,710

2 BR

$1,880

3 BR

$2,390

4 BR+

$2,820

Research median

$1,880/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($113,986) is $2,850 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,820).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29063, 8 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,753/mo), about $5,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29036. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,484/yr

At $2,207/mo median

Location

CityChapin

StateSC

CountyLexington County

Rent Market Meter

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, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29036 (Chapin, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,620

Median income

$113,986

Median age

44.9

Renters

8.1%

Age distribution

23.7%

13%

28.3%

14.7%

20.3%

Under 1823.7%

18–3413%

35–5428.3%

55–6414.7%

65+20.3%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

89.3%

White89.3%

Black3.3%

Hispanic2.4%

Asian2.9%

Other2.2%

Education (25+)

17.4%

29%

50.5%

No HS diploma3.1%

HS diploma17.4%

Some college29%

Bachelor's+50.5%

Housing tenure

91.9%

Owner91.9%

Renter8.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29036 in Chapin, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$103,431 → $113,986

up 10.2%

Population

24,548 → 26,620

up 8.4%

Renter share

7.2% → 8.1%

+0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

50.7% → 50.5%

-0.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29036 in Chapin, SC now reports about $113,986, up from $103,431 in 2021. The population has grown by 8.4% since 2021, moving from about 24,548 residents to roughly 26,620.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 29036

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 29036

About renting in ZIP 29036

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29036 covers Chapin, SC. The median rent here is $2,207/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($113,986/yr), ZIP 29036 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29036?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,207/mo in ZIP 29036. The local median household income is $113,986/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.