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ZIP 29902

Part of Beaufort, SC
Pop. 17,650·Beaufort County·54th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,747/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$218
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ZIP 29902 · $1,747
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,640/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
$20,964/yr
At $1,747/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyBeaufort County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.4% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29902 (Beaufort, SC) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,650
Median income
$69,752
Median age
31.8
Renters
36%
Age distribution
19.3%
36.4%
16.3%
13.4%
14.6%
Under 1819.3%
18–3436.4%
35–5416.3%
55–6413.4%
65+14.6%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
64.3%
21.4%
White64.3%
Black21.4%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian2.9%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
26%
32.3%
38.4%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma26%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29902 in Beaufort, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,537 → $69,752
up 11.5%
Population
16,270 → 17,650
up 8.5%
Renter share
38.1% → 36%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
34.5% → 38.4%
+3.9 pts
Median age
35 → 31.8
-3.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29902 in Beaufort, SC now reports about $69,752, up from $62,537 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29902 in Beaufort, SC adding about 1,380 residents over the five-year window, up 8.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 38.1% to 36%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.5% to 38.4% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 29902

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29902 covers Beaufort, SC. The median rent here is $1,747/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($69,752/yr), ZIP 29902 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29902?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29902 (Beaufort, SC) is $1,747. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29902 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29902's median rent of $1,747/mo is $218 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29902 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29902 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #54 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,747/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29902?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,747/mo in ZIP 29902. The local median household income is $69,752/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29902?

Rent in ZIP 29902 has decreased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29902 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29902 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,747/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($69,752/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29902 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29902 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of ZIP 29902 households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29902 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29902 compare to the rest of Beaufort?

ZIP 29902 is more affordable than Beaufort overall. At $1,747/mo, it's $53 below the Beaufort citywide median of $1,800/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29902 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29902 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,747/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 29902's median household income ($69,752/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3–6.2%
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