ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29909

Part of Bluffton, SC

Pop. 24,003·Beaufort County·4th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$2,715/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.8%

vs US Median

+$783

Reported rents

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ZIP 29909 · $2,715

More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,240

1 BR

$2,340

2 BR

$2,570

3 BR

$3,080

4 BR+

$3,830

Research median

$2,570/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

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29909 changed +4.6% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($91,294) is $2,282 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($2,240); a 1-bedroom is $2,340.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29910, 9 miles away, rents for 27% less ($1,986/mo), about $8,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29909. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$32,580/yr

At $2,715/mo median

Location

CityBluffton

StateSC

CountyBeaufort County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29909 (Bluffton, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,003

Median income

$91,294

Median age

Renters

8.4%

Age distribution

15%

60.6%

Under 187.8%

18–348%

35–548.7%

55–6415%

65+60.6%

Gender

43.8%

56.2%

Male43.8%

Female56.2%

Race & ethnicity

88.4%

White88.4%

Black2.9%

Hispanic5.1%

Asian2%

Other1.6%

Education (25+)

15.6%

31.3%

51.1%

No HS diploma2%

HS diploma15.6%

Some college31.3%

Bachelor's+51.1%

Housing tenure

91.6%

Owner91.6%

Renter8.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29909 in Bluffton, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$78,967 → $91,294

up 15.6%

Population

21,794 → 24,003

up 10.1%

Renter share

5.7% → 8.4%

+2.7 pts

Bachelor's+

51.3% → 51.1%

-0.2 pts

Median age

70.3 → 69

-1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $78,967 in 2021 to $91,294 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 21,794 to 24,003 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.1% change. About 8.4% of households rent today, against 5.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29909 covers Bluffton, SC. The median rent here is $2,715/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,570/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($91,294/yr), ZIP 29909 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29909?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (about $52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,715/mo in ZIP 29909. The local median household income is $91,294/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29909?

Rent in ZIP 29909 has risen 4.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 29909 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29909 is one of the pricier among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #4 of 117 at $2,715/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29909 changed +4.6%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.