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ZIP 29485

Pop. 58,507·Dorchester County·58th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,713/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$252
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ZIP 29485 · $1,713
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,530
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,190
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,760/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
$20,556/yr
At $1,713/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyDorchester County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29485 (Summerville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,507
Median income
$82,987
Median age
38.1
Renters
25.9%
Age distribution
26.2%
19.8%
27%
15.3%
Under 1826.2%
18–3419.8%
35–5427%
55–6411.8%
65+15.3%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
61.8%
23.6%
White61.8%
Black23.6%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian3%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
21.9%
35.8%
36.7%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
74.1%
25.9%
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29485 in Summerville, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,243 → $1,713
up 37.8%
Income
$76,290 → $82,987
up 8.8%
Population
60,321 → 58,507
down 3.0%
Renter share
30.3% → 25.9%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
34.9% → 36.7%
+1.8 pts
Median age
35.8 → 38.1
+2.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 29485 in Summerville, SC stood at $1,243 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,713, reflecting a 37.8% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $76,290 to $82,987 across the same window, up 8.8% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 60,321 residents to roughly 58,507. Renters now make up 25.9% of households, compared with 30.3% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29485 in Summerville, SC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29485 covers Summerville, SC. The median rent here is $1,713/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($82,987/yr), ZIP 29485 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29485?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29485 (Summerville, SC) is $1,713. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29485 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29485's median rent of $1,713/mo is $252 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29485 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29485 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #58 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,713/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29485?

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 $1,713/mo in ZIP 29485. The local median household income is $82,987/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29485?

Rent in ZIP 29485 has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29485 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29485 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,713/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($82,987/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29485 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29485 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.9% of ZIP 29485 households are renters, while 74.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29485 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29485 compare to the rest of Summerville?

ZIP 29485 is more affordable than Summerville overall. At $1,713/mo, it's $183 below the Summerville citywide median of $1,896/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29485 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29485 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,713/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 29485's median household income ($82,987/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29485 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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