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ZIP 29170

Pop. 21,247·Lexington County·83rd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,525/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.7%
Month-over-Month
+5.8%
vs US Median
-$440
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ZIP 29170 · $1,525
More affordable than 72% 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
$18,300/yr
At $1,525/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyLexington County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.7% YoY, +5.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29170 (Springdale, SC) is majority owner-occupied, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,247
Median income
$74,902
Median age
38.2
Renters
16%
Age distribution
22.9%
21.8%
25.7%
13.2%
16.4%
Under 1822.9%
18–3421.8%
35–5425.7%
55–6413.2%
65+16.4%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
66.6%
19.9%
White66.6%
Black19.9%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian3%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
31%
32%
29.4%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma31%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+29.4%
Housing tenure
84%
16%
Owner84%
Renter16%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29170 in Springdale, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,225 → $74,902
up 16.6%
Population
21,954 → 21,247
down 3.2%
Renter share
22.2% → 16%
-6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
27.9% → 29.4%
+1.5 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29170 in Springdale, SC now reports about $74,902, up from $64,225 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,954 to 21,247 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 16% of households rent today, against 22.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29170 covers Springdale, SC. The median rent here is $1,525/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 24% of local median household income ($74,902/yr), ZIP 29170 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29170?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29170 (Springdale, SC) is $1,525. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29170 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29170's median rent of $1,525/mo is $440 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29170 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29170 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #83 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,525/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29170?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,525/mo in ZIP 29170. The local median household income is $74,902/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29170?

Rent in ZIP 29170 has increased 7.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29170 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29170 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,525/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($74,902/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29170 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29170 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16% of ZIP 29170 households are renters, while 84% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29170 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 29170 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29170 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,525/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 29170's median household income ($74,902/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29170 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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