ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29154

Part of Sumter, SC

Pop. 29,454·Sumter County·76th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,546/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$386

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ZIP 29154 · $1,546

More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$940

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,370

3 BR

$1,640

4 BR+

$2,010

Research median

$1,370/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29154 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29154 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,772) is $1,569 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,370); a 3-bedroom is $1,640.

Rank in Sumter

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Sumter.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29150, 5 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,316/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29154. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,552/yr

At $1,546/mo median

Location

CitySumter

StateSC

CountySumter County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29154 (Sumter, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,454

Median income

$62,772

Median age

37.4

Renters

27.2%

Age distribution

23.9%

24.9%

22.7%

16.8%

Under 1823.9%

18–3424.9%

35–5422.7%

55–6411.6%

65+16.8%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

54%

36.3%

White54%

Black36.3%

Hispanic3.2%

Asian1.3%

Other5.3%

Education (25+)

32.9%

33.5%

25.5%

No HS diploma8.1%

HS diploma32.9%

Some college33.5%

Bachelor's+25.5%

Housing tenure

72.8%

27.2%

Owner72.8%

Renter27.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 29154 in Sumter, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,183 → $1,546

up 30.7%

Income

$56,649 → $62,772

up 10.8%

Population

28,459 → 29,454

up 3.5%

Renter share

28.3% → 27.2%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

24.8% → 25.5%

+0.7 pts

Median age

34.9 → 37.4

+2.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 29154 in Sumter, SC stood at $1,183 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,546, reflecting a 30.7% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,649 in 2021 to $62,772 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 28,459 residents to roughly 29,454. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 29154 in Sumter, SC market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29154 covers Sumter, SC. The median rent here is $1,546/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,772/yr), ZIP 29154 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29154?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,546/mo in ZIP 29154. The local median household income is $62,772/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29154?

Rent in ZIP 29154 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 29154 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29154 is in the middle among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #76 of 117 at $1,546/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29154 changed +4.8%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.