ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29829

Part of Graniteville, SC

Pop. 12,385·Aiken County·17th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,991/mo

Year-over-Year

-8.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

+$59

Reported rents

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ZIP 29829 · $1,991

More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$940

1 BR

$1,110

2 BR

$1,260

3 BR

$1,630

4 BR+

$1,980

Research median

$1,260/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29829 changed -8.0% over the year to August 2026. Across the 102 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($84,228) is $2,106 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,980).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29841, 6 miles away, rents for 26% less ($1,478/mo), about $6,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29829. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,892/yr

At $1,991/mo median

Location

CityGraniteville

StateSC

CountyAiken County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 8.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-8.0% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29829 (Graniteville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,385

Median income

$84,228

Median age

31.8

Renters

18.3%

Age distribution

32.1%

22.5%

18.5%

14%

12.9%

Under 1832.1%

18–3422.5%

35–5418.5%

55–6414%

65+12.9%

Gender

47.6%

52.4%

Male47.6%

Female52.4%

Race & ethnicity

61.1%

23.8%

White61.1%

Black23.8%

Hispanic9.4%

Asian1.2%

Other4.5%

Education (25+)

32%

29%

29.4%

No HS diploma9.7%

HS diploma32%

Some college29%

Bachelor's+29.4%

Housing tenure

81.7%

18.3%

Owner81.7%

Renter18.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29829 in Graniteville, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$59,617 → $84,228

up 41.3%

Population

11,243 → 12,385

up 10.2%

Renter share

25.6% → 18.3%

-7.3 pts

Bachelor's+

28% → 29.4%

+1.4 pts

Median age

35 → 31.8

-3.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $84,228 today, compared with $59,617 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 29829 in Graniteville, SC adding about 1,142 residents over the five-year window, up 10.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.6% to 18.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 29829 covers Graniteville, SC. The median rent here is $1,991/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($84,228/yr), ZIP 29829 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29829?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,991/mo in ZIP 29829. The local median household income is $84,228/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29829?

Rent in ZIP 29829 has fallen 8.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 29829 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29829 is one of the pricier among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #17 of 120 at $1,991/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 29829 changed -8.0%, against a typical +3.1% across the 102 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.