ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29150

Part of Sumter, SC

Pop. 38,538·Sumter County·106th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,316/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$616

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ZIP 29150 · $1,316

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

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 29150 usually run 0.4% below trend in January and 0.5% above it in April, about $12 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29150 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29150 changed +6.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 29150 rose 45.8% while median household income rose 25.9% ($40,483 to $50,965). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 29150 is 56.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 11 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($50,965) is $1,274 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,000); a 2-bedroom is $1,310.

Rank in Sumter

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Sumter.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29150. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

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 6.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, +0.7% 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

$900 → $1,316

up 46.2%

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 $900 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,316, reflecting a 46.2% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29150 covers Sumter, SC. The median rent here is $1,316/mo as of October 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 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $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, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29150?

Rent in ZIP 29150 has risen 6.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 29150?

Asking rents in ZIP 29150 are usually lowest in January, about 0.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in April, about 0.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $12 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 29150?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 29150 rose 45.8% while median household income rose 25.9%, from $40,483 to $50,965. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

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

ZIP 29150 is one of the more affordable among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #106 of 117 at $1,316/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29150 changed +6.8%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.