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ZIP 29640

Part of Easley, SC
Pop. 33,142·Pickens County·78th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,557/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$408
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ZIP 29640 · $1,557
More affordable than 70% 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
$18,684/yr
At $1,557/mo median
Location
CityEasley
StateSC
CountyPickens County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +0.4% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29640 covers Easley, SC. The median rent here is $1,557/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 30% of local median household income ($62,207/yr), ZIP 29640 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29640?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29640 (Easley, SC) is $1,557. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29640 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29640's median rent of $1,557/mo is $408 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 29640 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #78 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,557/mo.

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 $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,557/mo in ZIP 29640. The local median household income is $62,207/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29640?

Rent in ZIP 29640 has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29640 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29640 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,557/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,207/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29640 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29640 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.6% of ZIP 29640 households are renters, while 75.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29640 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29640 compare to the rest of Easley?

ZIP 29640 is more affordable than Easley overall. At $1,557/mo, it's $68 below the Easley citywide median of $1,625/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29640 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29640 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,557/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 29640's median household income ($62,207/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29640 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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