ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29617

Part of Greenville, SC

Pop. 26,582·Greenville County·73rd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,572/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.4%

Month-over-Month

-0.4%

vs US Median

-$360

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 29617 · $1,572

More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,040

1 BR

$1,090

2 BR

$1,190

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR+

$1,730

Research median

$1,190/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29617 changed +2.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,403) is $1,385 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,190); a 3-bedroom is $1,440.

Rank in Greenville

4th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Greenville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29687, 10 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,380/mo), about $2,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29617. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,864/yr

At $1,572/mo median

Location

CityGreenville

StateSC

CountyGreenville County

Rent Market Meter

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 (+2.4% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29617 (Greenville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,582

Median income

$55,403

Median age

40.6

Renters

33.8%

Age distribution

18.6%

24.1%

22.8%

12.4%

22%

Under 1818.6%

18–3424.1%

35–5422.8%

55–6412.4%

65+22%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

56.7%

13.8%

26.7%

White56.7%

Black13.8%

Hispanic26.7%

Asian1.1%

Other1.6%

Education (25+)

18.1%

27.1%

25.7%

29.1%

No HS diploma18.1%

HS diploma27.1%

Some college25.7%

Bachelor's+29.1%

Housing tenure

66.2%

33.8%

Owner66.2%

Renter33.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29617 in Greenville, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$45,665 → $55,403

up 21.3%

Population

27,595 → 26,582

down 3.7%

Renter share

35.4% → 33.8%

-1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

24.3% → 29.1%

+4.8 pts

Median age

39.9 → 40.6

+0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,665 to $55,403 across the same window, up 21.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,595 to 26,582 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.7% change. About 33.8% of households rent today, against 35.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.3% to 29.1%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29617 covers Greenville, SC. The median rent here is $1,572/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($55,403/yr), ZIP 29617 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29617?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,572/mo in ZIP 29617. The local median household income is $55,403/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29617?

Rent in ZIP 29617 has risen 2.4% over the past year.

How does ZIP 29617 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29617 is in the middle among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #73 of 117 at $1,572/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29617 changed +2.4%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.