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ZIP 29118

Pop. 15,135·Orangeburg County·101st most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,399/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$566
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ZIP 29118 · $1,399
More affordable than 81% 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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,788/yr
At $1,399/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyOrangeburg County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29118 (Orangeburg, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,135
Median income
$64,167
Median age
41.9
Renters
35.6%
Age distribution
22.7%
20.1%
26.3%
20.6%
Under 1822.7%
18–3420.1%
35–5426.3%
55–6410.3%
65+20.6%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
29.7%
63.9%
White29.7%
Black63.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian2.3%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
21.7%
32.5%
35.4%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+35.4%
Housing tenure
64.4%
35.6%
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29118 in Orangeburg, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,547 → $64,167
up 19.8%
Population
16,387 → 15,135
down 7.6%
Renter share
34% → 35.6%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
31.3% → 35.4%
+4.1 pts
Median age
36.7 → 41.9
+5.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $64,167 today, compared with $53,547 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 16,387 to 15,135 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.6% change. About 35.6% of households rent today, against 34% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.3% to 35.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29118 covers Orangeburg, SC. The median rent here is $1,399/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($64,167/yr), ZIP 29118 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29118?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29118 (Orangeburg, SC) is $1,399. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29118 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29118's median rent of $1,399/mo is $566 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29118 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29118 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #101 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,399/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29118?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,399/mo in ZIP 29118. The local median household income is $64,167/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29118?

Rent in ZIP 29118 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29118 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29118 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,399/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($64,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29118 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29118 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of ZIP 29118 households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29118 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29118 compare to the rest of Orangeburg?

ZIP 29118 is pricier than Orangeburg as a whole. At $1,399/mo, it's $131 above the Orangeburg citywide median of $1,268/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29118 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29118 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,399/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 29118's median household income ($64,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29118 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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