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ZIP 29072

Pop. 69,407·Lexington County·68th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,651/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$314
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ZIP 29072 · $1,651
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,812/yr
At $1,651/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyLexington County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29072 (Lexington, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
69,407
Median income
$106,382
Median age
40.1
Renters
16.7%
Age distribution
25.2%
17.8%
29.6%
15.4%
Under 1825.2%
18–3417.8%
35–5429.6%
55–6412%
65+15.4%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
81%
White81%
Black7.5%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian3.8%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
17%
30%
49%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma17%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+49%
Housing tenure
83.3%
16.7%
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29072 in Lexington, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,167 → $1,651
up 41.5%
Income
$92,026 → $106,382
up 15.6%
Population
65,308 → 69,407
up 6.3%
Renter share
17.7% → 16.7%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
47.6% → 49%
+1.4 pts
Median age
38.7 → 40.1
+1.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 29072 in Lexington, SC has increased by $484 per month, settling near $1,651 after starting the period at $1,167. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29072 in Lexington, SC now reports about $106,382, up from $92,026 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 65,308 to 69,407 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.3% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 29072 in Lexington, SC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29072 covers Lexington, SC. The median rent here is $1,651/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($106,382/yr), ZIP 29072 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29072?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29072 (Lexington, SC) is $1,651. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29072 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29072's median rent of $1,651/mo is $314 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29072 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29072 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #68 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,651/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29072?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,651/mo in ZIP 29072. The local median household income is $106,382/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29072?

Rent in ZIP 29072 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29072 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29072 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,651/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($106,382/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29072 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29072 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.7% of ZIP 29072 households are renters, while 83.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29072 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29072 compare to the rest of Lexington?

ZIP 29072 is more affordable than Lexington overall. At $1,651/mo, it's $130 below the Lexington citywide median of $1,781/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29072 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29072 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,651/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 29072's median household income ($106,382/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29072 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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