ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29526

Part of Conway, SC

Pop. 54,130·Horry County·33rd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,809/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$123

Reported rents

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ZIP 29526 · $1,809

More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,020

1 BR

$1,080

2 BR

$1,270

3 BR

$1,600

4 BR+

$1,860

Research median

$1,270/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29526 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29526 changed +2.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,825) is $1,721 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,600); a 4-bedroom is $1,860.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29526. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,708/yr

At $1,809/mo median

Location

CityConway

StateSC

CountyHorry County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29526 (Conway, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

54,130

Median income

$68,825

Median age

41.3

Renters

22.8%

Age distribution

16.1%

27.5%

21%

13.6%

21.8%

Under 1816.1%

18–3427.5%

35–5421%

55–6413.6%

65+21.8%

Gender

48.2%

51.8%

Male48.2%

Female51.8%

Race & ethnicity

75.6%

13.6%

White75.6%

Black13.6%

Hispanic6.1%

Asian1.7%

Other2.9%

Education (25+)

34.4%

33.5%

21%

No HS diploma11.1%

HS diploma34.4%

Some college33.5%

Bachelor's+21%

Housing tenure

77.2%

22.8%

Owner77.2%

Renter22.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29526 in Conway, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$53,163 → $68,825

up 29.5%

Population

46,605 → 54,130

up 16.1%

Renter share

25.4% → 22.8%

-2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

20.2% → 21%

+0.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29526 in Conway, SC now reports about $68,825, up from $53,163 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29526 in Conway, SC adding about 7,525 residents over the five-year window, up 16.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.4% to 22.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29526 covers Conway, SC. The median rent here is $1,809/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($68,825/yr), ZIP 29526 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,809/mo in ZIP 29526. The local median household income is $68,825/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29526?

Rent in ZIP 29526 has risen 2.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

How does ZIP 29526 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29526 is one of the pricier among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #33 of 117 at $1,809/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29526 changed +2.7%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.