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ZIP 29630

Part of Central, SC
Pop. 15,982·Pickens County·108th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,337/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$628
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 29630 · $1,337
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,180/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
$16,044/yr
At $1,337/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyPickens County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29630 (Central, SC) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 40% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,982
Median income
$55,264
Median age
30
Renters
53.5%
Age distribution
17.4%
40.7%
18%
13.9%
Under 1817.4%
18–3440.7%
35–5418%
55–6410%
65+13.9%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
77%
White77%
Black7.4%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian3.9%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
23.5%
28.9%
40%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+40%
Housing tenure
46.5%
53.5%
Owner46.5%
Renter53.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29630 in Central, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,970 → $55,264
up 20.2%
Population
15,900 → 15,982
up 0.5%
Renter share
56.1% → 53.5%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
38.9% → 40%
+1.1 pts
Median age
29 → 30
+1.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $45,970 to $55,264 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.2% shift. The renter share has eased from 56.1% to 53.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 29630

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29630 covers Central, SC. The median rent here is $1,337/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($55,264/yr), ZIP 29630 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29630?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29630 (Central, SC) is $1,337. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29630 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29630's median rent of $1,337/mo is $628 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29630 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29630 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #108 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,337/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29630?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,337/mo in ZIP 29630. The local median household income is $55,264/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29630?

Rent in ZIP 29630 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29630 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29630 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,337/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($55,264/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29630 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29630 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.5% of ZIP 29630 households are renters, while 46.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 29630 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 29630 compare to the rest of Central?

ZIP 29630 is more affordable than Central overall. At $1,337/mo, it's $5 below the Central citywide median of $1,342/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29630 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29630 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,337/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 29630's median household income ($55,264/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29630 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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