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ZIP 29935

Pop. 3,513·Beaufort County·85th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,505/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$460
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 29935 · $1,505
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,670/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
$18,060/yr
At $1,505/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyBeaufort County
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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 (+4.7% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29935 (Port Royal, SC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,513
Median income
$76,544
Median age
38.8
Renters
63.7%
Age distribution
14.2%
33.1%
19.3%
14.4%
19%
Under 1814.2%
18–3433.1%
35–5419.3%
55–6414.4%
65+19%
Gender
53.9%
46.1%
Male53.9%
Female46.1%
Race & ethnicity
51.6%
29.1%
White51.6%
Black29.1%
Hispanic11.6%
Asian1%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
22.8%
26.9%
39.5%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+39.5%
Housing tenure
36.3%
63.7%
Owner36.3%
Renter63.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29935 in Port Royal, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,478 → $76,544
up 33.2%
Population
3,825 → 3,513
down 8.2%
Renter share
71.4% → 63.7%
-7.7 pts
Bachelor's+
31.2% → 39.5%
+8.3 pts
Median age
39.9 → 38.8
-1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $76,544 today, compared with $57,478 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 8.2% since 2021, moving from about 3,825 residents to roughly 3,513. Renters now make up 63.7% of households, compared with 71.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.5% of adults here, versus 31.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29935 covers Port Royal, SC. The median rent here is $1,505/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($76,544/yr), ZIP 29935 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29935?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29935 (Port Royal, SC) is $1,505. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29935 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29935's median rent of $1,505/mo is $460 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29935 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29935 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #85 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,505/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29935?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,505/mo in ZIP 29935. The local median household income is $76,544/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29935?

Rent in ZIP 29935 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29935 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29935 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,505/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($76,544/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29935 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29935 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.7% of ZIP 29935 households are renters, while 36.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 29935 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 29935 compare to the rest of Port Royal?

ZIP 29935 sits right at the Port Royal citywide median of $1,505/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29935 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29935 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,505/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 29935's median household income ($76,544/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29935 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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