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ZIP 29420

Pop. 23,959·Dorchester County·57th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,719/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$246
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ZIP 29420 · $1,719
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,790/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
$20,628/yr
At $1,719/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyDorchester County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.0% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29420 (North Charleston, SC) is majority owner-occupied, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,959
Median income
$72,661
Median age
34.7
Renters
37.8%
Age distribution
21.7%
28.8%
25.2%
12.1%
12.2%
Under 1821.7%
18–3428.8%
35–5425.2%
55–6412.1%
65+12.2%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
47.3%
39.4%
White47.3%
Black39.4%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian4.2%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
25.9%
32.7%
32.4%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+32.4%
Housing tenure
62.2%
37.8%
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29420 in North Charleston, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,256 → $72,661
up 16.7%
Population
21,711 → 23,959
up 10.4%
Renter share
38.7% → 37.8%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
30.6% → 32.4%
+1.8 pts
Median age
38.2 → 34.7
-3.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $62,256 to $72,661 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.7% shift. The population has grown by 10.4% since 2021, moving from about 21,711 residents to roughly 23,959.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29420 covers North Charleston, SC. The median rent here is $1,719/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($72,661/yr), ZIP 29420 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29420?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29420 (North Charleston, SC) is $1,719. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29420 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29420's median rent of $1,719/mo is $246 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29420 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29420 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #57 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,719/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29420?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,719/mo in ZIP 29420. The local median household income is $72,661/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29420?

Rent in ZIP 29420 has increased 8.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29420 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29420 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,719/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($72,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29420 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29420 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.8% of ZIP 29420 households are renters, while 62.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29420 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29420 compare to the rest of North Charleston?

ZIP 29420 is more affordable than North Charleston overall. At $1,719/mo, it's $19 below the North Charleston citywide median of $1,738/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29420 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29420 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,719/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 29420's median household income ($72,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29420 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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