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ZIP 29631

Part of Clemson, SC
Pop. 16,849·Pickens County·18th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,048/mo
Year-over-Year
+27.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
+$83
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ZIP 29631 · $2,048
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,200/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
$24,576/yr
At $2,048/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyPickens County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 27.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+27.7% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29631 (Clemson, SC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 63.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,849
Median income
$48,800
Median age
23
Renters
59.2%
Age distribution
12%
54.8%
15.3%
12.1%
Under 1812%
18–3454.8%
35–5415.3%
55–645.8%
65+12.1%
Gender
57%
43%
Male57%
Female43%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
White78.7%
Black7.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian5.3%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
12.2%
20.5%
63.2%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma12.2%
Some college20.5%
Bachelor's+63.2%
Housing tenure
40.8%
59.2%
Owner40.8%
Renter59.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29631 in Clemson, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,376 → $48,800
up 3.0%
Population
16,137 → 16,849
up 4.4%
Renter share
57% → 59.2%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
61.4% → 63.2%
+1.8 pts
Median age
24.2 → 23
-1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $48,800 today, compared with $47,376 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 16,137 to 16,849 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change. About 59.2% of households rent today, against 57% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29631 covers Clemson, SC. The median rent here is $2,048/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 50% of local median household income ($48,800/yr), ZIP 29631 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 27.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29631?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29631 (Clemson, SC) is $2,048. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29631 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29631's median rent of $2,048/mo is $83 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29631 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29631 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #18 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,048/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29631?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,048/mo in ZIP 29631. The local median household income is $48,800/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29631?

Rent in ZIP 29631 has increased 27.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29631 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29631 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,048/mo, rent takes approximately 50% of the local median household income ($48,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29631 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 29631 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.2% of ZIP 29631 households are renters, while 40.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 29631 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 29631 compare to the rest of Clemson?

ZIP 29631 is more affordable than Clemson overall. At $2,048/mo, it's $81 below the Clemson citywide median of $2,129/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29631 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29631 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
50%
STRETCHED

At $2,048/mo, rent takes ~50% of ZIP 29631's median household income ($48,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29631 50%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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