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ZIP 29609

Pop. 32,292·Greenville County·79th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,545/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$420
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ZIP 29609 · $1,545
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,240/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
$18,540/yr
At $1,545/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGreenville County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.3% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29609 (Greenville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 48.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,292
Median income
$65,342
Median age
37.8
Renters
37.8%
Age distribution
21.6%
23.2%
26.1%
12.5%
16.6%
Under 1821.6%
18–3423.2%
35–5426.1%
55–6412.5%
65+16.6%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
71.2%
13.4%
White71.2%
Black9.9%
Hispanic13.4%
Asian2%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
21.6%
20%
48.4%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college20%
Bachelor's+48.4%
Housing tenure
62.2%
37.8%
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29609 in Greenville, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,511 → $65,342
up 17.7%
Population
29,502 → 32,292
up 9.5%
Renter share
38.1% → 37.8%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
44.9% → 48.4%
+3.5 pts
Median age
40.2 → 37.8
-2.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $65,342 today, compared with $55,511 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 29,502 to 32,292 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.9% to 48.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29609 covers Greenville, SC. The median rent here is $1,545/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($65,342/yr), ZIP 29609 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29609?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29609 (Greenville, SC) is $1,545. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29609's median rent of $1,545/mo is $420 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29609 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29609 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #79 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,545/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,545/mo in ZIP 29609. The local median household income is $65,342/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29609?

Rent in ZIP 29609 has decreased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29609 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,545/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($65,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29609 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.8% of ZIP 29609 households are renters, while 62.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29609 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29609 compare to the rest of Greenville?

ZIP 29609 is more affordable than Greenville overall. At $1,545/mo, it's $16 below the Greenville citywide median of $1,561/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29609 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,545/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 29609's median household income ($65,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29609 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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