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ZIP 29303

Pop. 28,381·Spartanburg County·104th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,367/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
-$598
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ZIP 29303 · $1,367
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,140/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
$16,404/yr
At $1,367/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountySpartanburg County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29303 (Spartanburg, SC) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,381
Median income
$48,295
Median age
30.9
Renters
52.7%
Age distribution
21.4%
33.9%
21.3%
Under 1821.4%
18–3433.9%
35–5421.3%
55–6411.5%
65+11.8%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
45.3%
34.7%
16%
White45.3%
Black34.7%
Hispanic16%
Asian1.7%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
21%
35.2%
32.8%
No HS diploma21%
HS diploma35.2%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+10.9%
Housing tenure
47.3%
52.7%
Owner47.3%
Renter52.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29303 in Spartanburg, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,775 → $48,295
up 24.6%
Population
26,530 → 28,381
up 7.0%
Renter share
51.9% → 52.7%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 10.9%
-4.2 pts
Median age
30.2 → 30.9
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29303 in Spartanburg, SC now reports about $48,295, up from $38,775 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29303 in Spartanburg, SC adding about 1,851 residents over the five-year window, up 7.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 15.1% to 10.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29303 covers Spartanburg, SC. The median rent here is $1,367/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($48,295/yr), ZIP 29303 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29303?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29303 (Spartanburg, SC) is $1,367. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29303 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29303's median rent of $1,367/mo is $598 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29303 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29303 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #104 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,367/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29303?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,367/mo in ZIP 29303. The local median household income is $48,295/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29303?

Rent in ZIP 29303 has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29303 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29303 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,367/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($48,295/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29303 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29303 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.7% of ZIP 29303 households are renters, while 47.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 29303 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 29303 compare to the rest of Spartanburg?

ZIP 29303 is more affordable than Spartanburg overall. At $1,367/mo, it's $8 below the Spartanburg citywide median of $1,375/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29303 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29303 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,367/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 29303's median household income ($48,295/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29303 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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