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ZIP 29061

Part of Hopkins, SC
Pop. 12,538·Richland County·62nd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,687/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.0%
vs US Median
-$278
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 29061 · $1,687
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,190
Research median
$1,460/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
$20,244/yr
At $1,687/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyRichland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29061 (Hopkins, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,538
Median income
$60,307
Median age
44.7
Renters
19.1%
Age distribution
21%
17.3%
24.2%
17.1%
20.4%
Under 1821%
18–3417.3%
35–5424.2%
55–6417.1%
65+20.4%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
25.3%
68.2%
White25.3%
Black68.2%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian1.7%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
29.5%
33.7%
26.4%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+26.4%
Housing tenure
80.9%
19.1%
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29061 in Hopkins, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,398 → $60,307
up 10.9%
Population
12,500 → 12,538
up 0.3%
Renter share
26.2% → 19.1%
-7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 26.4%
+6.5 pts
Median age
43.3 → 44.7
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29061 in Hopkins, SC now reports about $60,307, up from $54,398 in 2021. Renters now make up 19.1% of households, compared with 26.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 26.4% of adults here, versus 19.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29061 covers Hopkins, SC. The median rent here is $1,687/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($60,307/yr), ZIP 29061 ranks as moderate 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 29061?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29061 (Hopkins, SC) is $1,687. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29061 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29061's median rent of $1,687/mo is $278 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29061 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29061 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #62 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,687/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29061?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,687/mo in ZIP 29061. The local median household income is $60,307/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29061?

Rent in ZIP 29061 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29061 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29061 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,687/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($60,307/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29061 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29061 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.1% of ZIP 29061 households are renters, while 80.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29061 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29061 compare to the rest of Hopkins?

ZIP 29061 sits right at the Hopkins citywide median of $1,687/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29061 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29061 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,687/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 29061's median household income ($60,307/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29061 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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