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ZIP 29078

Part of Lugoff, SC
Pop. 16,283·Kershaw County·30th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,831/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+56.5%
vs US Median
-$134
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ZIP 29078 · $1,831
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,170/mo

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

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,972/yr
At $1,831/mo median
Location
CityLugoff
StateSC
CountyKershaw County
Rent Market Meter
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, +56.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29078 (Lugoff, SC) is majority owner-occupied, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,283
Median income
$67,727
Median age
40.6
Renters
12.4%
Age distribution
22.3%
19.2%
26.4%
13.9%
18.3%
Under 1822.3%
18–3419.2%
35–5426.4%
55–6413.9%
65+18.3%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
21.1%
White71.5%
Black21.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
37.2%
31.6%
23%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma37.2%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
87.6%
12.4%
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29078 in Lugoff, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,477 → $67,727
up 15.8%
Population
15,686 → 16,283
up 3.8%
Renter share
13% → 12.4%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
21.1% → 23%
+1.9 pts

Census figures show median household income at $67,727 today, compared with $58,477 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 29078 in Lugoff, SC adding about 597 residents over the five-year window, up 3.8% on net.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 29078 covers Lugoff, SC. The median rent here is $1,831/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($67,727/yr), ZIP 29078 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 29078?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29078 (Lugoff, SC) is $1,831. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29078 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29078's median rent of $1,831/mo is $134 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29078 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29078 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #30 out of 119 ZIPs tracked at $1,831/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29078?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,831/mo in ZIP 29078. The local median household income is $67,727/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29078?

Rent in ZIP 29078 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 29078 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29078 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,831/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($67,727/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29078 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29078 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.4% of ZIP 29078 households are renters, while 87.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29078 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29078 compare to the rest of Lugoff?

ZIP 29078 is more affordable than Lugoff overall. At $1,831/mo, it's $19 below the Lugoff citywide median of $1,850/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29078 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29078 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,831/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 29078's median household income ($67,727/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29078 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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