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ZIP 29486

Pop. 53,975·Berkeley County·20th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,039/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$74
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ZIP 29486 · $2,039
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$1,850
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,850/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
$24,468/yr
At $2,039/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyBerkeley County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29486 (Summerville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 34.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,975
Median income
$89,578
Median age
35.6
Renters
22%
Age distribution
25.1%
23.9%
26.2%
13.9%
Under 1825.1%
18–3423.9%
35–5426.2%
55–6410.9%
65+13.9%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
65.2%
18%
White65.2%
Black18%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian3.1%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
24.6%
31.9%
34.3%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+34.3%
Housing tenure
78%
22%
Owner78%
Renter22%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29486 in Summerville, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,552 → $2,039
up 31.4%
Income
$78,453 → $89,578
up 14.2%
Population
40,118 → 53,975
up 34.5%
Renter share
22.3% → 22%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
27.4% → 34.3%
+6.9 pts
Median age
36.3 → 35.6
-0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 29486 in Summerville, SC paid around $1,552 a month. That figure now sits near $2,039, up 31.4% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $78,453 to $89,578 across the same window, up 14.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29486 in Summerville, SC adding about 13,857 residents over the five-year window, up 34.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27.4% to 34.3% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29486 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 29486 covers Summerville, SC. The median rent here is $2,039/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($89,578/yr), ZIP 29486 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29486?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29486 (Summerville, SC) is $2,039. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29486 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29486's median rent of $2,039/mo is $74 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29486 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29486 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #20 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,039/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29486?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,039/mo in ZIP 29486. The local median household income is $89,578/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29486?

Rent in ZIP 29486 has increased 8.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29486 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29486 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,039/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($89,578/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29486 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29486 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22% of ZIP 29486 households are renters, while 78% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29486 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29486 compare to the rest of Summerville?

ZIP 29486 is pricier than Summerville as a whole. At $2,039/mo, it's $143 above the Summerville citywide median of $1,896/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29486 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29486 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,039/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 29486's median household income ($89,578/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29486 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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