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ZIP 29801

Part of Aiken, SC
Pop. 31,108·Aiken County·45th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,776/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.6%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
-$189
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ZIP 29801 · $1,776
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,280/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
$21,312/yr
At $1,776/mo median
Location
CityAiken
StateSC
CountyAiken County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.6% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29801 (Aiken, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,108
Median income
$59,573
Median age
40.9
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
19.6%
21.8%
25.3%
12.1%
21.1%
Under 1819.6%
18–3421.8%
35–5425.3%
55–6412.1%
65+21.1%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
50.9%
41.6%
White50.9%
Black41.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian1.1%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
13.5%
31.8%
24.9%
29.7%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+29.7%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29801 in Aiken, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,682 → $59,573
up 30.4%
Population
28,970 → 31,108
up 7.4%
Renter share
41% → 33.2%
-7.8 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 29.7%
+5.8 pts
Median age
39.4 → 40.9
+1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,682 in 2021 to $59,573 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 29801 in Aiken, SC adding about 2,138 residents over the five-year window, up 7.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 41% to 33.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.9% to 29.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29801 covers Aiken, SC. The median rent here is $1,776/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($59,573/yr), ZIP 29801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29801 (Aiken, SC) is $1,776. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29801's median rent of $1,776/mo is $189 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29801 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29801 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #45 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,776/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,776/mo in ZIP 29801. The local median household income is $59,573/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29801?

Rent in ZIP 29801 has increased 18.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29801 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,776/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($59,573/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 29801 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29801 compare to the rest of Aiken?

ZIP 29801 is pricier than Aiken as a whole. At $1,776/mo, it's $338 above the Aiken citywide median of $1,438/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,776/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 29801's median household income ($59,573/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29801 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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