ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29307

Pop. 19,115·Spartanburg County·103rd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,363/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$569
Reported rents
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ZIP 29307 · $1,363
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29307 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29307 changed +3.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,850) is $1,646 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,620).

Rank in Spartanburg

3rd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Spartanburg.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29306, 8 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,219/mo), about $1,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29307. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$16,356/yr
At $1,363/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountySpartanburg County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29307 (Spartanburg, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,115
Median income
$65,850
Median age
41.1
Renters
25.9%
Age distribution
20.1%
19.6%
26.5%
22.6%
Under 1820.1%
18–3419.6%
35–5426.5%
55–6411.1%
65+22.6%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
74.1%
18%
White74.1%
Black18%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian0.7%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
25.2%
28.8%
35%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+35%
Housing tenure
74.1%
25.9%
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 29307 in Spartanburg, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,255 → $1,363
up 8.6%
Income
$57,652 → $65,850
up 14.2%
Population
19,260 → 19,115
down 0.8%
Renter share
32.1% → 25.9%
-6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
36.9% → 35%
-1.9 pts

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 29307 in Spartanburg, SC has climbed from $1,255 to $1,363, a 8.6% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29307 in Spartanburg, SC now reports about $65,850, up from $57,652 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Renters now make up 25.9% of households, compared with 32.1% five years ago. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 29307 in Spartanburg, SC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29307 covers Spartanburg, SC. The median rent here is $1,363/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($65,850/yr), ZIP 29307 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29307?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,363/mo in ZIP 29307. The local median household income is $65,850/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29307?

Rent in ZIP 29307 has risen 3.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 29307 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29307 is one of the more affordable among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #103 of 117 at $1,363/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29307 changed +3.8%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 29307 compare to the rest of Spartanburg?

At $1,363/mo, ZIP 29307 is $11 below the Spartanburg citywide median of $1,374/mo. It is the 3rd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Spartanburg.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,363/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 29307's median household income ($65,850/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29307 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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