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ZIP 29644

Pop. 22,907·Greenville County·23rd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,969/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$4
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ZIP 29644 · $1,969
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,270/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
$23,628/yr
At $1,969/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGreenville County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29644 (Fountain Inn, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,907
Median income
$70,301
Median age
36.7
Renters
26.2%
Age distribution
25.9%
20.6%
25.5%
13.5%
14.5%
Under 1825.9%
18–3420.6%
35–5425.5%
55–6413.5%
65+14.5%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
69%
17.5%
White69%
Black17.5%
Hispanic10%
Asian1%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
32.8%
28.4%
28%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma32.8%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+28%
Housing tenure
73.8%
26.2%
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29644 in Fountain Inn, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,750 → $70,301
up 19.7%
Population
20,731 → 22,907
up 10.5%
Renter share
26% → 26.2%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
24.4% → 28%
+3.6 pts
Median age
37.7 → 36.7
-1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,301 today, compared with $58,750 five years earlier. The population has grown by 10.5% since 2021, moving from about 20,731 residents to roughly 22,907. College-educated residents now make up 28% of adults here, versus 24.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29644 covers Fountain Inn, SC. The median rent here is $1,969/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($70,301/yr), ZIP 29644 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29644?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29644 (Fountain Inn, SC) is $1,969. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29644 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29644's median rent of $1,969/mo is $4 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29644 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29644 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #23 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $1,969/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29644?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,969/mo in ZIP 29644. The local median household income is $70,301/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29644?

Rent in ZIP 29644 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29644 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29644 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,969/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($70,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29644 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29644 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.2% of ZIP 29644 households are renters, while 73.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29644 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29644 compare to the rest of Fountain Inn?

ZIP 29644 is pricier than Fountain Inn as a whole. At $1,969/mo, it's $11 above the Fountain Inn citywide median of $1,958/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29644 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29644 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,969/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 29644's median household income ($70,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29644 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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