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ZIP 29406

Pop. 32,001·Charleston County·67th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,657/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$308
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ZIP 29406 · $1,657
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,690/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
$19,884/yr
At $1,657/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyCharleston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29406 (North Charleston, SC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,001
Median income
$49,815
Median age
32.9
Renters
58.2%
Age distribution
23.2%
30.5%
23.7%
13.2%
Under 1823.2%
18–3430.5%
35–5423.7%
55–649.5%
65+13.2%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
34.2%
42.9%
18.2%
White34.2%
Black42.9%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian2.6%
Other2%
Education (25+)
14.5%
27.8%
35.7%
22%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college35.7%
Bachelor's+22%
Housing tenure
41.8%
58.2%
Owner41.8%
Renter58.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29406 in North Charleston, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,169 → $1,657
up 41.7%
Income
$40,797 → $49,815
up 22.1%
Population
33,150 → 32,001
down 3.5%
Renter share
58.3% → 58.2%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
21.3% → 22%
+0.7 pts
Median age
31 → 32.9
+1.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 29406 in North Charleston, SC has shifted from $1,169 to $1,657, up 41.7% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $40,797 in 2021 to $49,815 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29406 in North Charleston, SC losing about 1,149 residents over the five-year window, down 3.5% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 29406 in North Charleston, SC market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29406 covers North Charleston, SC. The median rent here is $1,657/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($49,815/yr), ZIP 29406 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29406?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29406 (North Charleston, SC) is $1,657. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29406 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29406's median rent of $1,657/mo is $308 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29406 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29406 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #67 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,657/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29406?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,657/mo in ZIP 29406. The local median household income is $49,815/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29406?

Rent in ZIP 29406 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29406 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29406 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,657/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($49,815/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29406 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29406 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.2% of ZIP 29406 households are renters, while 41.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 29406 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 29406 compare to the rest of North Charleston?

ZIP 29406 is more affordable than North Charleston overall. At $1,657/mo, it's $81 below the North Charleston citywide median of $1,738/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29406 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29406 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,657/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 29406's median household income ($49,815/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29406 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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