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ZIP 29829

Pop. 12,385·Aiken County·20th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,986/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
+$24
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ZIP 29829 · $1,986
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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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).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,832/yr
At $1,986/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyAiken County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.6% YoY, -4.2% 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 29829 covers Graniteville, SC. The median rent here is $1,986/mo as of August 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 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29829?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29829 (Graniteville, SC) is $1,986. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29829 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29829's median rent of $1,986/mo is $24 (1%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

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

ZIP 29829 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #20 out of 121 ZIPs tracked at $1,986/mo.

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 $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,986/mo in ZIP 29829. The local median household income is $84,228/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29829?

Rent in ZIP 29829 has decreased 8.6% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29829 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29829 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,986/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($84,228/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29829 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29829 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.3% of ZIP 29829 households are renters, while 81.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29829 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29829 compare to the rest of Graniteville?

ZIP 29829 sits right at the Graniteville citywide median of $1,986/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29829 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29829 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,986/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 29829's median household income ($84,228/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29829 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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