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ZIP 29568

Part of Longs, SC
Pop. 17,097·Horry County·36th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,834/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$131
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ZIP 29568 · $1,834
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,610/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
$22,008/yr
At $1,834/mo median
Location
CityLongs
StateSC
CountyHorry County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29568 (Longs, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,097
Median income
$62,653
Median age
53
Renters
14.6%
Age distribution
15.6%
15.2%
22.5%
17.5%
29.2%
Under 1815.6%
18–3415.2%
35–5422.5%
55–6417.5%
65+29.2%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
70.9%
22%
White70.9%
Black22%
Hispanic4%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
36.8%
34%
20%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma36.8%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+20%
Housing tenure
85.4%
14.6%
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29568 in Longs, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,401 → $62,653
up 13.1%
Population
15,427 → 17,097
up 10.8%
Renter share
17.4% → 14.6%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
17.3% → 20%
+2.7 pts
Median age
48.6 → 53
+4.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $55,401 to $62,653 across the same window, up 13.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,427 to 17,097 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.8% change. About 14.6% of households rent today, against 17.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.3% to 20%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29568 covers Longs, SC. The median rent here is $1,834/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($62,653/yr), ZIP 29568 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29568?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29568 (Longs, SC) is $1,834. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29568 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29568's median rent of $1,834/mo is $131 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29568 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29568 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #36 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $1,834/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29568?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,834/mo in ZIP 29568. The local median household income is $62,653/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29568?

Rent in ZIP 29568 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29568 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29568 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,834/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($62,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29568 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29568 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.6% of ZIP 29568 households are renters, while 85.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29568 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29568 compare to the rest of Longs?

ZIP 29568 is more affordable than Longs overall. At $1,834/mo, it's $212 below the Longs citywide median of $2,046/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29568 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29568 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,834/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 29568's median household income ($62,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29568 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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