ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29630

Part of Central, SC

Pop. 15,982·Pickens County·107th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,288/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$644

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 29630 · $1,288

More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 29630 changed +5.1% 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 risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,264) is $1,382 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,180); a 3-bedroom is $1,440.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29630. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,456/yr

At $1,288/mo median

Location

CityCentral

StateSC

CountyPickens County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +0.4% 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

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29630 covers Central, SC. The median rent here is $1,288/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($55,264/yr), ZIP 29630 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,288/mo in ZIP 29630. The local median household income is $55,264/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29630?

Rent in ZIP 29630 has risen 5.1% over the past year.

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

ZIP 29630 is one of the more affordable among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #107 of 117 at $1,288/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29630 changed +5.1%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.