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ZIP 29108

Part of Newberry, SC
Pop. 19,585·Newberry County·107th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,338/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.0%
vs US Median
-$627
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ZIP 29108 · $1,338
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,210
4 BR+
$1,380
Research median
$1,010/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
$16,056/yr
At $1,338/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyNewberry 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, +7.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29108 (Newberry, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,585
Median income
$53,558
Median age
35.9
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
22.5%
26.4%
21.6%
12.6%
16.9%
Under 1822.5%
18–3426.4%
35–5421.6%
55–6412.6%
65+16.9%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
45.6%
39.7%
16.2%
White45.6%
Black39.7%
Hispanic16.2%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
16.5%
32.6%
29.4%
21.4%
No HS diploma16.5%
HS diploma32.6%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+21.4%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29108 in Newberry, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,613 → $53,558
up 14.9%
Population
20,541 → 19,585
down 4.7%
Renter share
32.9% → 37.9%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.7% → 21.4%
+0.7 pts
Median age
38 → 35.9
-2.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $46,613 to $53,558 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 20,541 to 19,585 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 37.9% of households rent today, against 32.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29108 covers Newberry, SC. The median rent here is $1,338/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($53,558/yr), ZIP 29108 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 29108?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29108 (Newberry, SC) is $1,338. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29108 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29108's median rent of $1,338/mo is $627 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29108 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29108 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #107 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,338/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29108?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,338/mo in ZIP 29108. The local median household income is $53,558/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29108?

Rent in ZIP 29108 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29108 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29108 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,338/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($53,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29108 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29108 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.9% of ZIP 29108 households are renters, while 62.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29108 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29108 compare to the rest of Newberry?

ZIP 29108 sits right at the Newberry citywide median of $1,338/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29108 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29108 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,338/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 29108's median household income ($53,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29108 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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