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ZIP 29461

Pop. 43,816·Berkeley County·12th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,244/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$279
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ZIP 29461 · $2,244
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,460/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
$26,928/yr
At $2,244/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyBerkeley County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29461 (Moncks Corner, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,816
Median income
$82,666
Median age
37
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
25.9%
20.3%
27.4%
12.5%
14%
Under 1825.9%
18–3420.3%
35–5427.4%
55–6412.5%
65+14%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
61.1%
30.3%
White61.1%
Black30.3%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.5%
Other2%
Education (25+)
28.6%
35.9%
26.8%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+26.8%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29461 in Moncks Corner, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,032 → $82,666
up 18.0%
Population
41,317 → 43,816
up 6.0%
Renter share
20.9% → 17.6%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
20.9% → 26.8%
+5.9 pts
Median age
37.7 → 37
-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,032 in 2021 to $82,666 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 29461 in Moncks Corner, SC adding about 2,499 residents over the five-year window, up 6.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 20.9% to 17.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.9% to 26.8% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 29461

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29461 covers Moncks Corner, SC. The median rent here is $2,244/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($82,666/yr), ZIP 29461 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29461?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29461 (Moncks Corner, SC) is $2,244. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29461 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29461's median rent of $2,244/mo is $279 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29461 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29461 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #12 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,244/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29461?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,244/mo in ZIP 29461. The local median household income is $82,666/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29461?

Rent in ZIP 29461 has increased 6.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29461 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29461 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,244/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($82,666/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29461 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29461 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 29461 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29461 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29461 compare to the rest of Moncks Corner?

ZIP 29461 sits right at the Moncks Corner citywide median of $2,244/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29461 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29461 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,244/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 29461's median household income ($82,666/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29461 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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