ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29841

Part of North Augusta, SC

Pop. 32,342·Aiken County·89th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,478/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$454

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 29841 · $1,478

More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$880

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,180

3 BR

$1,520

4 BR+

$1,860

Research median

$1,180/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29841 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29841 changed +3.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,606) is $1,790 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,520); a 4-bedroom is $1,860.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30901, 6 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,175/mo), about $3,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29841. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,736/yr

At $1,478/mo median

Location

CityNorth Augusta

StateSC

CountyAiken County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29841 (North Augusta, SC) is majority owner-occupied, 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,342

Median income

$71,606

Median age

41.5

Renters

29.8%

Age distribution

22.2%

19.5%

27.6%

13.8%

17%

Under 1822.2%

18–3419.5%

35–5427.6%

55–6413.8%

65+17%

Gender

50.3%

49.7%

Male50.3%

Female49.7%

Race & ethnicity

69.3%

18%

White69.3%

Black18%

Hispanic7.6%

Asian0.9%

Other4.1%

Education (25+)

27.8%

34%

31.3%

No HS diploma6.9%

HS diploma27.8%

Some college34%

Bachelor's+31.3%

Housing tenure

70.2%

29.8%

Owner70.2%

Renter29.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 29841 in North Augusta, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,145 → $1,478

up 29.1%

Income

$59,704 → $71,606

up 19.9%

Population

32,700 → 32,342

down 1.1%

Renter share

31.3% → 29.8%

-1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

28.1% → 31.3%

+3.2 pts

Median age

40.9 → 41.5

+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 29841 in North Augusta, SC stood at $1,145 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,478, reflecting a 29.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $59,704 to $71,606 across the same window, up 19.9% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 32,700 residents to roughly 32,342. Renters now make up 29.8% of households, compared with 31.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.3% of adults here, versus 28.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29841 in North Augusta, SC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29841 covers North Augusta, SC. The median rent here is $1,478/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($71,606/yr), ZIP 29841 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29841?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,478/mo in ZIP 29841. The local median household income is $71,606/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29841?

Rent in ZIP 29841 has risen 3.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

How does ZIP 29841 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29841 is one of the more affordable among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #89 of 117 at $1,478/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29841 changed +3.1%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.