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ZIP 29730

Pop. 58,199·York County·84th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,508/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$457
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ZIP 29730 · $1,508
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,360
Research median
$1,510/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
$18,096/yr
At $1,508/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyYork County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29730 (Rock Hill, SC) is majority owner-occupied, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,199
Median income
$68,543
Median age
36.9
Renters
39.7%
Age distribution
22%
25.7%
24.7%
13.2%
14.5%
Under 1822%
18–3425.7%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.2%
65+14.5%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
51.7%
37.7%
White51.7%
Black37.7%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian1.1%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
28.9%
32.7%
27.3%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
60.3%
39.7%
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29730 in Rock Hill, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,795 → $68,543
up 29.8%
Population
56,424 → 58,199
up 3.1%
Renter share
44.2% → 39.7%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.4% → 27.3%
+1.9 pts
Median age
36.4 → 36.9
+0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $68,543 today, compared with $52,795 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 29730 in Rock Hill, SC adding about 1,775 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 44.2% to 39.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29730 covers Rock Hill, SC. The median rent here is $1,508/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($68,543/yr), ZIP 29730 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29730?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29730 (Rock Hill, SC) is $1,508. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29730 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29730's median rent of $1,508/mo is $457 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29730 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29730 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #84 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,508/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29730?

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 $1,508/mo in ZIP 29730. The local median household income is $68,543/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29730?

Rent in ZIP 29730 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29730 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29730 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,508/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($68,543/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29730 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29730 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.7% of ZIP 29730 households are renters, while 60.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29730 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29730 compare to the rest of Rock Hill?

ZIP 29730 is pricier than Rock Hill as a whole. At $1,508/mo, it's $14 above the Rock Hill citywide median of $1,494/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29730 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29730 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,508/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 29730's median household income ($68,543/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29730 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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