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ZIP 29585

Pop. 16,966·Georgetown County·21st most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,025/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-15.6%
vs US Median
+$60
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 29585 · $2,025
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,580/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
$24,300/yr
At $2,025/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGeorgetown County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -15.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29585 (Pawleys Island, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 52.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,966
Median income
$81,946
Median age
61.7
Renters
12.3%
Age distribution
13.7%
18%
15.8%
43.3%
Under 1813.7%
18–349.2%
35–5418%
55–6415.8%
65+43.3%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
88.6%
White88.6%
Black4.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
17.3%
26.9%
52.5%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma17.3%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+52.5%
Housing tenure
87.7%
12.3%
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29585 in Pawleys Island, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,077 → $81,946
up 13.7%
Population
16,131 → 16,966
up 5.2%
Renter share
16.4% → 12.3%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
51% → 52.5%
+1.5 pts
Median age
61 → 61.7
+0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $72,077 to $81,946 across the same window, up 13.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29585 in Pawleys Island, SC adding about 835 residents over the five-year window, up 5.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 16.4% to 12.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29585 covers Pawleys Island, SC. The median rent here is $2,025/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($81,946/yr), ZIP 29585 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29585?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29585 (Pawleys Island, SC) is $2,025. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29585 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29585's median rent of $2,025/mo is $60 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29585 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29585 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #21 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,025/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29585?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,025/mo in ZIP 29585. The local median household income is $81,946/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29585?

Rent in ZIP 29585 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29585 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29585 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,025/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($81,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29585 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29585 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.3% of ZIP 29585 households are renters, while 87.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29585 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29585 compare to the rest of Pawleys Island?

ZIP 29585 sits right at the Pawleys Island citywide median of $2,025/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29585 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29585 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,025/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 29585's median household income ($81,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29585 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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