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ZIP 29670

Pop. 11,084·Anderson County·88th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,496/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$469
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ZIP 29670 · $1,496
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,952/yr
At $1,496/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyAnderson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 13.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.9% YoY, +2.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29670 covers Pendleton, SC. The median rent here is $1,496/mo as of July 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 13.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29670?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29670 (Pendleton, SC) is $1,496. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29670 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29670's median rent of $1,496/mo is $469 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 29670 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #88 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,496/mo.

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 (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,496/mo in ZIP 29670. The local median household income is $72,445/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29670?

Rent in ZIP 29670 has decreased 13.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29670 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29670 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,496/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($72,445/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29670 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29670 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30% of ZIP 29670 households are renters, while 70% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29670 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29670 compare to the rest of Pendleton?

ZIP 29670 sits right at the Pendleton citywide median of $1,496/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29670 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29670 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,496/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 29670's median household income ($72,445/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29670 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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