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ZIP 29405

Pop. 26,254·Charleston County·17th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,066/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.4%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$101
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ZIP 29405 · $2,066
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,210
Research median
$1,540/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
$24,792/yr
At $2,066/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyCharleston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.4% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29405 (North Charleston, SC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,254
Median income
$56,600
Median age
40.2
Renters
49.4%
Age distribution
17.7%
22.9%
27.5%
13.5%
18.3%
Under 1817.7%
18–3422.9%
35–5427.5%
55–6413.5%
65+18.3%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
38.1%
54.1%
White38.1%
Black54.1%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
14%
27.8%
29.2%
29%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+29%
Housing tenure
50.6%
49.4%
Owner50.6%
Renter49.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29405 in North Charleston, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,202 → $2,066
up 71.9%
Income
$44,256 → $56,600
up 27.9%
Population
29,087 → 26,254
down 9.7%
Renter share
54.2% → 49.4%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 29%
+5.8 pts
Median age
36.6 → 40.2
+3.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 29405 in North Charleston, SC has increased by $864 per month, settling near $2,066 after starting the period at $1,202. Median household income grew from $44,256 to $56,600 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.9% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 44.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,087 to 26,254 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.7% change. About 49.4% of households rent today, against 54.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 23.2% to 29%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 29405 in North Charleston, SC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29405 covers North Charleston, SC. The median rent here is $2,066/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($56,600/yr), ZIP 29405 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29405?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29405 (North Charleston, SC) is $2,066. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29405 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29405's median rent of $2,066/mo is $101 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29405 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29405 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #17 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,066/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29405?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,066/mo in ZIP 29405. The local median household income is $56,600/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29405?

Rent in ZIP 29405 has increased 12.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29405 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29405 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,066/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($56,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29405 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 29405 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.4% of ZIP 29405 households are renters, while 50.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29405 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29405 compare to the rest of North Charleston?

ZIP 29405 is pricier than North Charleston as a whole. At $2,066/mo, it's $328 above the North Charleston citywide median of $1,738/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29405 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29405 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $2,066/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 29405's median household income ($56,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29405 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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