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ZIP 29680

Pop. 35,770·Greenville County·39th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,820/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
-$145
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ZIP 29680 · $1,820
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,390
Research median
$1,650/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
$21,840/yr
At $1,820/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGreenville County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 5.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29680 (Simpsonville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,770
Median income
$86,716
Median age
36.6
Renters
21.7%
Age distribution
24.4%
22.1%
26.6%
12.6%
14.3%
Under 1824.4%
18–3422.1%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.6%
65+14.3%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
60.3%
21.3%
White60.3%
Black21.3%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian2.7%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
23.9%
30.3%
40.2%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+40.2%
Housing tenure
78.3%
21.7%
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29680 in Simpsonville, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,423 → $1,820
up 27.9%
Income
$83,871 → $86,716
up 3.4%
Population
32,907 → 35,770
up 8.7%
Renter share
21.3% → 21.7%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
36% → 40.2%
+4.2 pts
Median age
37.4 → 36.6
-0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 29680 in Simpsonville, SC has climbed from $1,423 to $1,820, a 27.9% change over five years. Median household income rose from $83,871 to $86,716 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 8.7% since 2021, moving from about 32,907 residents to roughly 35,770. College-educated residents now make up 40.2% of adults here, versus 36% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 29680 in Simpsonville, SC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29680 covers Simpsonville, SC. The median rent here is $1,820/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($86,716/yr), ZIP 29680 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29680?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29680 (Simpsonville, SC) is $1,820. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29680 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29680's median rent of $1,820/mo is $145 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29680 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29680 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #39 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $1,820/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29680?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,820/mo in ZIP 29680. The local median household income is $86,716/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29680?

Rent in ZIP 29680 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29680 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29680 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,820/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($86,716/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29680 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29680 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.7% of ZIP 29680 households are renters, while 78.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29680 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29680 compare to the rest of Simpsonville?

ZIP 29680 is pricier than Simpsonville as a whole. At $1,820/mo, it's $7 above the Simpsonville citywide median of $1,813/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29680 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29680 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,820/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 29680's median household income ($86,716/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29680 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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