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ZIP 29388

Part of Woodruff, SC
Pop. 16,868·Spartanburg County·60th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,704/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.8%
vs US Median
-$261
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 29388 · $1,704
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,470
Research median
$1,090/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,448/yr
At $1,704/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountySpartanburg County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29388 (Woodruff, SC) is majority owner-occupied, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,868
Median income
$79,828
Median age
42.6
Renters
23.7%
Age distribution
22.4%
19.3%
23.6%
19.1%
15.5%
Under 1822.4%
18–3419.3%
35–5423.6%
55–6419.1%
65+15.5%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
77.7%
12.3%
White77.7%
Black12.3%
Hispanic8%
Asian1.3%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
12.3%
35%
29.7%
23%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma35%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
76.3%
23.7%
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29388 in Woodruff, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,506 → $79,828
up 16.5%
Population
15,369 → 16,868
up 9.8%
Renter share
18.9% → 23.7%
+4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.6% → 23%
+1.4 pts
Median age
41.6 → 42.6
+1.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $68,506 to $79,828 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 29388 in Woodruff, SC adding about 1,499 residents over the five-year window, up 9.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 18.9% to 23.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29388 covers Woodruff, SC. The median rent here is $1,704/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($79,828/yr), ZIP 29388 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29388?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29388 (Woodruff, SC) is $1,704. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29388 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29388's median rent of $1,704/mo is $261 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29388 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29388 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #60 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,704/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29388?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,704/mo in ZIP 29388. The local median household income is $79,828/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29388?

Rent in ZIP 29388 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29388 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29388 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,704/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($79,828/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29388 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29388 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.7% of ZIP 29388 households are renters, while 76.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29388 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 29388 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29388 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,704/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 29388's median household income ($79,828/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29388 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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