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ZIP 29708

Pop. 43,515·York County·25th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,960/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
-$5
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ZIP 29708 · $1,960
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,630
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,920
Research median
$1,870/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
$23,520/yr
At $1,960/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyYork County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29708 (Fort Mill, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 61.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,515
Median income
$132,018
Median age
39.7
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
25.3%
17%
33.6%
14.2%
Under 1825.3%
18–3417%
35–5433.6%
55–649.9%
65+14.2%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
71.9%
White71.9%
Black9%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian7.4%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
23.3%
61.7%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma11.3%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+61.7%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29708 in Fort Mill, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$116,756 → $132,018
up 13.1%
Population
40,841 → 43,515
up 6.5%
Renter share
23.7% → 24.3%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
59.4% → 61.7%
+2.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $116,756 in 2021 to $132,018 more recently. The population has grown by 6.5% since 2021, moving from about 40,841 residents to roughly 43,515. College-educated residents now make up 61.7% of adults here, versus 59.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29708 covers Fort Mill, SC. The median rent here is $1,960/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($132,018/yr), ZIP 29708 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29708?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29708 (Fort Mill, SC) is $1,960. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29708 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29708's median rent of $1,960/mo is $5 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29708 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29708 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #25 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $1,960/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29708?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,960/mo in ZIP 29708. The local median household income is $132,018/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29708?

Rent in ZIP 29708 has increased 8.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29708 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29708 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,960/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($132,018/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29708 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29708 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 29708 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29708 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29708 compare to the rest of Fort Mill?

ZIP 29708 is pricier than Fort Mill as a whole. At $1,960/mo, it's $157 above the Fort Mill citywide median of $1,803/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29708 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29708 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,960/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 29708's median household income ($132,018/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29708 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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