ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29670

Part of Pendleton, SC

Pop. 11,084·Anderson County·83rd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,502/mo

Year-over-Year

-4.0%

Month-over-Month

-4.2%

vs US Median

-$430

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 29670 · $1,502

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

$1,140

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,310

3 BR

$1,700

4 BR+

$2,060

Research median

$1,310/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 29670 changed -4.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 4 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,445) is $1,811 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,700); a 4-bedroom is $2,060.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29631, 6 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,338/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29670. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,024/yr

At $1,502/mo median

Location

CityPendleton

StateSC

CountyAnderson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 4.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-4.0% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29670 (Pendleton, SC) is majority owner-occupied, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

11,084

Median income

$72,445

Median age

39.9

Renters

30%

Age distribution

22.8%

23.3%

23.6%

13.8%

16.4%

Under 1822.8%

18–3423.3%

35–5423.6%

55–6413.8%

65+16.4%

Gender

45.6%

54.4%

Male45.6%

Female54.4%

Race & ethnicity

75.3%

White75.3%

Black10.5%

Hispanic3.8%

Asian1.2%

Other9.1%

Education (25+)

20.1%

32.3%

38.8%

No HS diploma8.8%

HS diploma20.1%

Some college32.3%

Bachelor's+38.8%

Housing tenure

70%

30%

Owner70%

Renter30%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29670 in Pendleton, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$63,113 → $72,445

up 14.8%

Population

10,163 → 11,084

up 9.1%

Renter share

27.8% → 30%

+2.2 pts

Bachelor's+

39.9% → 38.8%

-1.1 pts

Median age

42.1 → 39.9

-2.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,113 in 2021 to $72,445 more recently. The population has grown by 9.1% since 2021, moving from about 10,163 residents to roughly 11,084. Renters now make up 30% of households, compared with 27.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29670 covers Pendleton, SC. The median rent here is $1,502/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($72,445/yr), ZIP 29670 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29670?

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 $1,502/mo in ZIP 29670. The local median household income is $72,445/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29670?

Rent in ZIP 29670 has fallen 4.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 29670 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29670 is one of the more affordable among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #83 of 117 at $1,502/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29670 changed -4.0%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.