ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29640

Part of Easley, SC

Pop. 33,142·Pickens County·84th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,501/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$431

Reported rents

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ZIP 29640 · $1,501

More affordable than 73% 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 29640 changed +2.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,207) is $1,555 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,440); a 4-bedroom is $1,720.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29640. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,012/yr

At $1,501/mo median

Location

CityEasley

StateSC

CountyPickens County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29640 (Easley, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,142

Median income

$62,207

Median age

40.1

Renters

24.6%

Age distribution

22.3%

21.1%

24.1%

15.4%

17.1%

Under 1822.3%

18–3421.1%

35–5424.1%

55–6415.4%

65+17.1%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

84.1%

White84.1%

Black5.2%

Hispanic9.3%

Asian0.5%

Other0.8%

Education (25+)

14.7%

34.7%

30.1%

20.6%

No HS diploma14.7%

HS diploma34.7%

Some college30.1%

Bachelor's+20.6%

Housing tenure

75.4%

24.6%

Owner75.4%

Renter24.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29640 in Easley, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$53,495 → $62,207

up 16.3%

Population

31,993 → 33,142

up 3.6%

Renter share

27.8% → 24.6%

-3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

19.9% → 20.6%

+0.7 pts

Median age

41.1 → 40.1

-1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,495 in 2021 to $62,207 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 31,993 to 33,142 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.6% change. About 24.6% of households rent today, against 27.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29640 covers Easley, SC. The median rent here is $1,501/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 29% of local median household income ($62,207/yr), ZIP 29640 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29640?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,501/mo in ZIP 29640. The local median household income is $62,207/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29640?

Rent in ZIP 29640 has risen 2.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 29640 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29640 is one of the more affordable among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #84 of 117 at $1,501/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29640 changed +2.8%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.