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ZIP 29169

Pop. 21,647·Lexington County·64th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,678/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$287
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ZIP 29169 · $1,678
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,220/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
$20,136/yr
At $1,678/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyLexington County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29169 (West Columbia, SC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,647
Median income
$57,122
Median age
38.9
Renters
46.7%
Age distribution
17.7%
27.1%
21.5%
23.1%
Under 1817.7%
18–3427.1%
35–5421.5%
55–6410.5%
65+23.1%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
63.3%
16.5%
13.2%
White63.3%
Black16.5%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian3.6%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
22.2%
25.5%
41.3%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+41.3%
Housing tenure
53.3%
46.7%
Owner53.3%
Renter46.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29169 in West Columbia, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,065 → $57,122
up 24.0%
Population
21,690 → 21,647
down 0.2%
Renter share
46% → 46.7%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
34.6% → 41.3%
+6.7 pts
Median age
40.2 → 38.9
-1.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $46,065 to $57,122 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.0% shift. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.6% to 41.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29169 covers West Columbia, SC. The median rent here is $1,678/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($57,122/yr), ZIP 29169 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29169?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29169 (West Columbia, SC) is $1,678. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29169 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29169's median rent of $1,678/mo is $287 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29169 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29169 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #64 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,678/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29169?

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 $1,678/mo in ZIP 29169. The local median household income is $57,122/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29169?

Rent in ZIP 29169 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29169 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29169 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,678/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($57,122/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29169 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29169 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.7% of ZIP 29169 households are renters, while 53.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29169 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29169 compare to the rest of West Columbia?

ZIP 29169 is more affordable than West Columbia overall. At $1,678/mo, it's $25 below the West Columbia citywide median of $1,703/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29169 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29169 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,678/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 29169's median household income ($57,122/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29169 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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