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ZIP 29153

Part of Sumter, SC
Pop. 14,434·Sumter County·27th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,950/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-11.4%
vs US Median
-$15
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ZIP 29153 · $1,950
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,230/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
$23,400/yr
At $1,950/mo median
Location
CitySumter
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, -11.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29153 (Sumter, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,434
Median income
$60,071
Median age
40.8
Renters
18.3%
Age distribution
20.5%
19%
26.1%
13.1%
21.4%
Under 1820.5%
18–3419%
35–5426.1%
55–6413.1%
65+21.4%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
36.2%
58.4%
White36.2%
Black58.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
12.9%
33.4%
31.4%
22.3%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma33.4%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
81.7%
18.3%
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29153 in Sumter, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,944 → $60,071
up 11.4%
Population
15,829 → 14,434
down 8.8%
Renter share
25.9% → 18.3%
-7.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.4% → 22.3%
+1.9 pts
Median age
38.4 → 40.8
+2.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $60,071 today, compared with $53,944 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 29153 in Sumter, SC losing about 1,395 residents over the five-year window, down 8.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.9% to 18.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29153 covers Sumter, SC. The median rent here is $1,950/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($60,071/yr), ZIP 29153 ranks as moderate 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 29153?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29153 (Sumter, SC) is $1,950. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29153 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29153's median rent of $1,950/mo is $15 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29153 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29153 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #27 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $1,950/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29153?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,950/mo in ZIP 29153. The local median household income is $60,071/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29153?

Rent in ZIP 29153 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29153 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29153 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,950/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($60,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29153 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29153 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.3% of ZIP 29153 households are renters, while 81.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29153 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29153 compare to the rest of Sumter?

ZIP 29153 is pricier than Sumter as a whole. At $1,950/mo, it's $420 above the Sumter citywide median of $1,530/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29153 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29153 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,950/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 29153's median household income ($60,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29153 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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