ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29461

Part of Moncks Corner, SC

Pop. 43,816·Berkeley County·12th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$2,195/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$263

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ZIP 29461 · $2,195

More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29461 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29461 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 9 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($82,666) is $2,067 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,820); a 4-bedroom is $2,090.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29461. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,340/yr

At $2,195/mo median

Location

CityMoncks Corner

StateSC

CountyBerkeley County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +0.7% 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

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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,938 → $2,195

up 13.3%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 29461 in Moncks Corner, SC paid around $1,938 a month. That figure now sits near $2,195, up 13.3% from the 2023 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,032 in 2021 to $82,666 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. 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. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 29461 in Moncks Corner, SC market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29461 covers Moncks Corner, SC. The median rent here is $2,195/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($82,666/yr), ZIP 29461 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $88,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,195/mo in ZIP 29461. The local median household income is $82,666/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29461?

Rent in ZIP 29461 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

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

ZIP 29461 is one of the pricier among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #12 of 117 at $2,195/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29461 changed +4.8%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.