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ZIP 29626

Part of Anderson, SC
Pop. 13,928·Anderson County·118th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,200/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
-$765
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ZIP 29626 · $1,200
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,140/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$14,400/yr
At $1,200/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyAnderson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29626 (Anderson, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,928
Median income
$56,196
Median age
43.2
Renters
18.7%
Age distribution
22.3%
17.4%
26.8%
13.5%
20.1%
Under 1822.3%
18–3417.4%
35–5426.8%
55–6413.5%
65+20.1%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
71.9%
20.7%
White71.9%
Black20.7%
Hispanic5.4%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
16.7%
38.9%
27.9%
16.5%
No HS diploma16.7%
HS diploma38.9%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+16.5%
Housing tenure
81.3%
18.7%
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29626 in Anderson, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,569 → $56,196
up 6.9%
Population
13,537 → 13,928
up 2.9%
Renter share
21.8% → 18.7%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.4% → 16.5%
+0.1 pts
Median age
42.6 → 43.2
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $56,196 today, compared with $52,569 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 13,537 to 13,928 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 18.7% of households rent today, against 21.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 29626 covers Anderson, SC. The median rent here is $1,200/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($56,196/yr), ZIP 29626 ranks as affordable 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 29626?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29626 (Anderson, SC) is $1,200. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29626 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29626's median rent of $1,200/mo is $765 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29626 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29626 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #118 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,200/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29626?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,200/mo in ZIP 29626. The local median household income is $56,196/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29626?

Rent in ZIP 29626 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 29626 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29626 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,200/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($56,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29626 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29626 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.7% of ZIP 29626 households are renters, while 81.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29626 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29626 compare to the rest of Anderson?

ZIP 29626 is more affordable than Anderson overall. At $1,200/mo, it's $64 below the Anderson citywide median of $1,264/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29626 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29626 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,200/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 29626's median household income ($56,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29626 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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