ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29646

Pop. 27,902·Greenwood County·124th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$905/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
-$1,046
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 29646 · $905
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$730
2 BR
$900
3 BR
$1,110
4 BR+
$1,230
Research median
$900/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$10,860/yr
At $905/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGreenwood County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29646 (Greenwood, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,902
Median income
$44,441
Median age
39.9
Renters
38.2%
Age distribution
25.2%
19.8%
24.5%
12.2%
18.3%
Under 1825.2%
18–3419.8%
35–5424.5%
55–6412.2%
65+18.3%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
50.8%
42.4%
White50.8%
Black42.4%
Hispanic12.2%
Education (25+)
18.1%
36.7%
27.1%
18%
No HS diploma18.1%
HS diploma36.7%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
61.8%
38.2%
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29646 in Greenwood, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,638 → $44,441
up 21.3%
Population
27,562 → 27,902
up 1.2%
Renter share
40.5% → 38.2%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
18.1% → 18%
-0.1 pts
Median age
39.3 → 39.9
+0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29646 in Greenwood, SC now reports about $44,441, up from $36,638 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,562 to 27,902 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 38.2% of households rent today, against 40.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 29646 covers Greenwood, SC. The median rent here is $905/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($44,441/yr), ZIP 29646 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29646?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29646 (Greenwood, SC) is $905. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29646 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29646's median rent of $905/mo is $1,046 (54%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 29646 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29646 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #124 out of 124 ZIPs at $905/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29646?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $905/mo in ZIP 29646. The local median household income is $44,441/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29646?

Rent in ZIP 29646 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 29646 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29646 is considered very affordable for renters. At $905/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($44,441/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29646 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29646 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.2% of ZIP 29646 households are renters, while 61.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29646 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29646 compare to the rest of Greenwood?

ZIP 29646 is more affordable than Greenwood overall. At $905/mo, it's $351 below the Greenwood citywide median of $1,256/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29646 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29646 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $905/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 29646's median household income ($44,441/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29646 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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