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ZIP 29642

Part of Easley, SC
Pop. 36,852·Pickens County·47th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,775/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$190
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ZIP 29642 · $1,775
More affordable than 53% 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
$21,300/yr
At $1,775/mo median
Location
CityEasley
StateSC
CountyPickens County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29642 (Easley, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,852
Median income
$78,221
Median age
40.8
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
21.6%
19.4%
24.8%
13.5%
20.8%
Under 1821.6%
18–3419.4%
35–5424.8%
55–6413.5%
65+20.8%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black7%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.5%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
26.5%
32.6%
32.3%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma26.5%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29642 in Easley, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,345 → $78,221
up 9.6%
Population
34,395 → 36,852
up 7.1%
Renter share
15.6% → 17.6%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 32.3%
+0.3 pts
Median age
41.7 → 40.8
-0.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $71,345 to $78,221 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.6% shift. The population has grown by 7.1% since 2021, moving from about 34,395 residents to roughly 36,852. Renters now make up 17.6% of households, compared with 15.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29642 covers Easley, SC. The median rent here is $1,775/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 27% of local median household income ($78,221/yr), ZIP 29642 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29642?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29642 (Easley, SC) is $1,775. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29642 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29642's median rent of $1,775/mo is $190 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29642 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29642 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #47 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,775/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29642?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,775/mo in ZIP 29642. The local median household income is $78,221/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29642?

Rent in ZIP 29642 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29642 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29642 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,775/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($78,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29642 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29642 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 29642 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29642 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29642 compare to the rest of Easley?

ZIP 29642 is pricier than Easley as a whole. At $1,775/mo, it's $150 above the Easley citywide median of $1,625/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29642 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29642 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,775/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 29642's median household income ($78,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29642 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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