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ZIP 29040

Part of Dalzell, SC
Pop. 8,920·Sumter County·84th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,513/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$438
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ZIP 29040 · $1,513
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,200/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,156/yr
At $1,513/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountySumter County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29040 (Dalzell, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,920
Median income
$65,978
Median age
31.8
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
26.7%
28.3%
19.8%
12.5%
12.7%
Under 1826.7%
18–3428.3%
35–5419.8%
55–6412.5%
65+12.7%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
52.4%
39.9%
White52.4%
Black39.9%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
26.4%
46.2%
19.5%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college46.2%
Bachelor's+19.5%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29040 in Dalzell, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,381 → $65,978
up 7.5%
Population
9,769 → 8,920
down 8.7%
Renter share
28.4% → 27.3%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
17.1% → 19.5%
+2.4 pts
Median age
30.7 → 31.8
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,381 in 2021 to $65,978 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 29040 in Dalzell, SC losing about 849 residents over the five-year window, down 8.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.1% to 19.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 29040 covers Dalzell, SC. The median rent here is $1,513/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($65,978/yr), ZIP 29040 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29040?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29040 (Dalzell, SC) is $1,513. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29040 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29040's median rent of $1,513/mo is $438 (22%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 29040 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29040 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #84 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,513/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29040?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,513/mo in ZIP 29040. The local median household income is $65,978/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29040?

Rent in ZIP 29040 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 29040 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29040 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,513/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($65,978/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29040 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29040 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of ZIP 29040 households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29040 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29040 compare to the rest of Dalzell?

ZIP 29040 is pricier than Dalzell as a whole. At $1,513/mo, it's $30 above the Dalzell citywide median of $1,483/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29040 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29040 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,513/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 29040's median household income ($65,978/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29040 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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