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ZIP 29927

Pop. 11,373·Jasper County·14th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,093/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$161
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 29927 · $2,093
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,660/mo

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

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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 29927 changed +0.9% 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 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,821) is $1,821 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,660); a 3-bedroom is $1,990.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 31407, 8 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,715/mo), about $4,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29927. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$25,116/yr
At $2,093/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyJasper County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29927 (Hardeeville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,373
Median income
$72,821
Median age
49.2
Renters
24.4%
Age distribution
18.8%
21%
17.9%
21.2%
21.1%
Under 1818.8%
18–3421%
35–5417.9%
55–6421.2%
65+21.1%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
48%
25.8%
27.2%
White48%
Black25.8%
Hispanic27.2%
Education (25+)
27%
32.7%
30.7%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma27%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+30.7%
Housing tenure
75.6%
24.4%
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29927 in Hardeeville, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,429 → $72,821
up 29.0%
Population
9,443 → 11,373
up 20.4%
Renter share
29.4% → 24.4%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 30.7%
+6.6 pts
Median age
40.9 → 49.2
+8.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29927 in Hardeeville, SC now reports about $72,821, up from $56,429 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29927 in Hardeeville, SC adding about 1,930 residents over the five-year window, up 20.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 29.4% to 24.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.1% to 30.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29927 covers Hardeeville, SC. The median rent here is $2,093/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($72,821/yr), ZIP 29927 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29927?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,093/mo in ZIP 29927. The local median household income is $72,821/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29927?

Rent in ZIP 29927 has risen 0.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 29927 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29927 is one of the pricier among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #14 of 117 at $2,093/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29927 changed +0.9%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 29927 compare to the rest of Hardeeville?

At $2,093/mo, ZIP 29927 is $435 above the Hardeeville citywide median of $1,658/mo.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,093/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 29927's median household income ($72,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29927 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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