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ZIP 29803

Part of Aiken, SC
Pop. 40,699·Aiken County·106th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,350/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$615
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 29803 · $1,350
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,690
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
$16,200/yr
At $1,350/mo median
Location
CityAiken
StateSC
CountyAiken County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29803 (Aiken, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 47.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,699
Median income
$86,023
Median age
48.4
Renters
17.7%
Age distribution
18.4%
18%
21.1%
14.2%
28.3%
Under 1818.4%
18–3418%
35–5421.1%
55–6414.2%
65+28.3%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
75.7%
13.9%
White75.7%
Black13.9%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian1.4%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
21.2%
28.1%
47.1%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+47.1%
Housing tenure
82.3%
17.7%
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29803 in Aiken, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,707 → $86,023
up 20.0%
Population
38,470 → 40,699
up 5.8%
Renter share
16.6% → 17.7%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
43.4% → 47.1%
+3.7 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $71,707 in 2021 to $86,023 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 38,470 to 40,699 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.4% to 47.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29803 covers Aiken, SC. The median rent here is $1,350/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 19% of local median household income ($86,023/yr), ZIP 29803 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 29803?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29803 (Aiken, SC) is $1,350. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29803 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29803's median rent of $1,350/mo is $615 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29803 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29803 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #106 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,350/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,350/mo in ZIP 29803. The local median household income is $86,023/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29803?

Rent in ZIP 29803 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29803 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29803 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,350/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($86,023/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29803 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29803 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.7% of ZIP 29803 households are renters, while 82.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29803 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29803 compare to the rest of Aiken?

ZIP 29803 is more affordable than Aiken overall. At $1,350/mo, it's $88 below the Aiken citywide median of $1,438/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29803 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29803 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,350/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 29803's median household income ($86,023/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29803 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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