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ZIP 29621

Part of Anderson, SC
Pop. 46,482·Anderson County·105th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,363/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
-4.6%
vs US Median
-$602
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 29621 · $1,363
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,950
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
$16,356/yr
At $1,363/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyAnderson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, -4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29621 (Anderson, SC) is majority owner-occupied, 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,482
Median income
$74,256
Median age
39.6
Renters
26.5%
Age distribution
21.8%
22.2%
24.7%
13.1%
18.1%
Under 1821.8%
18–3422.2%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.1%
65+18.1%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
74.6%
14.4%
White74.6%
Black14.4%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian1.5%
Other5%
Education (25+)
23.6%
32.1%
37.8%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+37.8%
Housing tenure
73.5%
26.5%
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29621 in Anderson, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,330 → $74,256
up 10.3%
Population
44,314 → 46,482
up 4.9%
Renter share
26.1% → 26.5%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
36% → 37.8%
+1.8 pts
Median age
40.1 → 39.6
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $67,330 in 2021 to $74,256 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 29621 in Anderson, SC adding about 2,168 residents over the five-year window, up 4.9% on net.

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About renting in ZIP 29621

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29621 covers Anderson, SC. The median rent here is $1,363/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($74,256/yr), ZIP 29621 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29621?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29621 (Anderson, SC) is $1,363. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29621 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29621's median rent of $1,363/mo is $602 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29621 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29621 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #105 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,363/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29621?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,363/mo in ZIP 29621. The local median household income is $74,256/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29621?

Rent in ZIP 29621 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29621 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29621 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,363/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($74,256/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29621 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29621 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.5% of ZIP 29621 households are renters, while 73.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29621 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29621 compare to the rest of Anderson?

ZIP 29621 is pricier than Anderson as a whole. At $1,363/mo, it's $99 above the Anderson citywide median of $1,264/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29621 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29621 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,363/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 29621's median household income ($74,256/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29621 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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