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ZIP 29306

Pop. 16,714·Spartanburg County·117th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,214/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$751
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ZIP 29306 · $1,214
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,180/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,568/yr
At $1,214/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountySpartanburg County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.7% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29306 (Spartanburg, SC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,714
Median income
$41,356
Median age
32.3
Renters
54.5%
Age distribution
28.3%
25.1%
20.5%
14.6%
Under 1828.3%
18–3425.1%
35–5420.5%
55–6411.5%
65+14.6%
Gender
44.3%
55.7%
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Race & ethnicity
36.2%
49.9%
White36.2%
Black49.9%
Hispanic9%
Asian1.4%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
16.1%
37.1%
26%
20.8%
No HS diploma16.1%
HS diploma37.1%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+20.8%
Housing tenure
45.5%
54.5%
Owner45.5%
Renter54.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29306 in Spartanburg, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,702 → $41,356
up 26.5%
Population
17,414 → 16,714
down 4.0%
Renter share
56% → 54.5%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 20.8%
+1.7 pts
Median age
31.7 → 32.3
+0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29306 in Spartanburg, SC now reports about $41,356, up from $32,702 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29306 in Spartanburg, SC losing about 700 residents over the five-year window, down 4.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 56% to 54.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 29306

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29306 covers Spartanburg, SC. The median rent here is $1,214/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($41,356/yr), ZIP 29306 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29306?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29306 (Spartanburg, SC) is $1,214. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29306 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29306's median rent of $1,214/mo is $751 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29306 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29306 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #117 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,214/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29306?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,214/mo in ZIP 29306. The local median household income is $41,356/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29306?

Rent in ZIP 29306 has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29306 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29306 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,214/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($41,356/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29306 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29306 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.5% of ZIP 29306 households are renters, while 45.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 29306 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 29306 compare to the rest of Spartanburg?

ZIP 29306 is more affordable than Spartanburg overall. At $1,214/mo, it's $161 below the Spartanburg citywide median of $1,375/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29306 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29306 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,214/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 29306's median household income ($41,356/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29306 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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