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ZIP 29526

Part of Conway, SC
Pop. 54,130·Horry County·50th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,764/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$201
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ZIP 29526 · $1,764
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,270/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,168/yr
At $1,764/mo median
Location
CityConway
StateSC
CountyHorry County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +5.4% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29526 covers Conway, SC. The median rent here is $1,764/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($68,825/yr), ZIP 29526 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29526?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29526 (Conway, SC) is $1,764. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29526's median rent of $1,764/mo is $201 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 29526 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #50 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,764/mo.

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 $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,764/mo in ZIP 29526. The local median household income is $68,825/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29526?

Rent in ZIP 29526 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29526 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,764/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($68,825/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29526 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.8% of ZIP 29526 households are renters, while 77.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29526 compare to the rest of Conway?

ZIP 29526 is pricier than Conway as a whole. At $1,764/mo, it's $1 above the Conway citywide median of $1,763/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29526 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,764/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 29526's median household income ($68,825/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29526 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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