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ZIP 29150

Part of Sumter, SC
Pop. 38,538·Sumter County·112th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,316/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$649
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ZIP 29150 · $1,316
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,310/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
$15,792/yr
At $1,316/mo median
Location
CitySumter
StateSC
CountySumter County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.5% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29150 (Sumter, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,538
Median income
$50,965
Median age
38.8
Renters
40.4%
Age distribution
24.8%
22.1%
20%
13.2%
19.8%
Under 1824.8%
18–3422.1%
35–5420%
55–6413.2%
65+19.8%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
40.4%
48.2%
White40.4%
Black48.2%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian2.4%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
31.7%
32.1%
25%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+25%
Housing tenure
59.6%
40.4%
Owner59.6%
Renter40.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29150 in Sumter, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$898 → $1,316
up 46.5%
Income
$40,538 → $50,965
up 25.7%
Population
38,601 → 38,538
down 0.2%
Renter share
43.1% → 40.4%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 25%
+0.9 pts
Median age
39.6 → 38.8
-0.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 29150 in Sumter, SC stood at $898 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,316, reflecting a 46.5% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $40,538 to $50,965 across the same window, up 25.7% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 40.4% of households, compared with 43.1% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29150 in Sumter, SC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29150 covers Sumter, SC. The median rent here is $1,316/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($50,965/yr), ZIP 29150 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29150?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29150 (Sumter, SC) is $1,316. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29150 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29150's median rent of $1,316/mo is $649 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29150 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29150 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #112 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,316/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29150?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,316/mo in ZIP 29150. The local median household income is $50,965/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29150?

Rent in ZIP 29150 has increased 14.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29150 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29150 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,316/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($50,965/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29150 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29150 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.4% of ZIP 29150 households are renters, while 59.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29150 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29150 compare to the rest of Sumter?

ZIP 29150 is more affordable than Sumter overall. At $1,316/mo, it's $214 below the Sumter citywide median of $1,530/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29150 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29150 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,316/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 29150's median household income ($50,965/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29150 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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