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ZIP 29456

Part of Ladson, SC
Pop. 41,214·Dorchester County·66th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,667/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$298
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ZIP 29456 · $1,667
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,780/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
$20,004/yr
At $1,667/mo median
Location
CityLadson
StateSC
CountyDorchester County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29456 (Ladson, SC) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,214
Median income
$78,361
Median age
31.9
Renters
38.3%
Age distribution
24.1%
31.4%
27.1%
Under 1824.1%
18–3431.4%
35–5427.1%
55–648.6%
65+8.8%
Gender
53%
47%
Male53%
Female47%
Race & ethnicity
48.4%
26.9%
16%
White48.4%
Black26.9%
Hispanic16%
Asian4.3%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
29.2%
39.1%
24%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college39.1%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
61.7%
38.3%
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29456 in Ladson, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,232 → $1,667
up 35.3%
Income
$64,926 → $78,361
up 20.7%
Population
32,237 → 41,214
up 27.8%
Renter share
34.9% → 38.3%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.9% → 24%
+2.1 pts
Median age
33.3 → 31.9
-1.4 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 29456 in Ladson, SC has shifted from $1,232 to $1,667, up 35.3% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $64,926 to $78,361 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.7% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29456 in Ladson, SC adding about 8,977 residents over the five-year window, up 27.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 34.9% to 38.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.9% to 24% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 29456 in Ladson, 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 29456 covers Ladson, SC. The median rent here is $1,667/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($78,361/yr), ZIP 29456 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29456?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29456 (Ladson, SC) is $1,667. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29456 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29456's median rent of $1,667/mo is $298 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29456 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29456 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #66 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,667/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29456?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,667/mo in ZIP 29456. The local median household income is $78,361/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29456?

Rent in ZIP 29456 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29456 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29456 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,667/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($78,361/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29456 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29456 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.3% of ZIP 29456 households are renters, while 61.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29456 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29456 compare to the rest of Ladson?

ZIP 29456 is more affordable than Ladson overall. At $1,667/mo, it's $30 below the Ladson citywide median of $1,697/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29456 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29456 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,667/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 29456's median household income ($78,361/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29456 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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