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ZIP 29204

Part of Columbia, SC
Pop. 18,159·Richland County·114th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,286/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.1%
Month-over-Month
+6.5%
vs US Median
-$679
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ZIP 29204 · $1,286
More affordable than 88% 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
$15,432/yr
At $1,286/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyRichland County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.1% YoY, +6.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29204 (Columbia, SC) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,159
Median income
$50,189
Median age
35.3
Renters
41.3%
Age distribution
13.2%
36.5%
19.4%
20.7%
Under 1813.2%
18–3436.5%
35–5419.4%
55–6410.2%
65+20.7%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
45.3%
45.6%
White45.3%
Black45.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian2.8%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
23.7%
26.9%
38.3%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+38.3%
Housing tenure
58.7%
41.3%
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29204 in Columbia, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,238 → $50,189
up 10.9%
Population
17,871 → 18,159
up 1.6%
Renter share
38.6% → 41.3%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 38.3%
-0.2 pts
Median age
38.1 → 35.3
-2.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,238 to $50,189 across the same window, up 10.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29204 in Columbia, SC adding about 288 residents over the five-year window, up 1.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 38.6% to 41.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29204 covers Columbia, SC. The median rent here is $1,286/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 31% of local median household income ($50,189/yr), ZIP 29204 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29204 (Columbia, SC) is $1,286. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29204's median rent of $1,286/mo is $679 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29204 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #114 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,286/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,286/mo in ZIP 29204. The local median household income is $50,189/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29204?

Rent in ZIP 29204 has decreased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29204 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,286/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($50,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29204 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.3% of ZIP 29204 households are renters, while 58.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29204 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29204 compare to the rest of Columbia?

ZIP 29204 is more affordable than Columbia overall. At $1,286/mo, it's $192 below the Columbia citywide median of $1,478/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,286/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 29204's median household income ($50,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29204 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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