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ZIP 29617

Pop. 26,582·Greenville County·55th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,734/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$231
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ZIP 29617 · $1,734
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,808/yr
At $1,734/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGreenville County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +3.7% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29617 covers Greenville, SC. The median rent here is $1,734/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($55,403/yr), ZIP 29617 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29617?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29617 (Greenville, SC) is $1,734. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29617 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29617's median rent of $1,734/mo is $231 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 29617 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #55 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,734/mo.

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 $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,734/mo in ZIP 29617. The local median household income is $55,403/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29617?

Rent in ZIP 29617 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29617 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29617 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,734/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($55,403/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29617 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29617 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of ZIP 29617 households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29617 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29617 compare to the rest of Greenville?

ZIP 29617 is pricier than Greenville as a whole. At $1,734/mo, it's $173 above the Greenville citywide median of $1,561/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29617 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29617 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,734/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 29617's median household income ($55,403/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29617 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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