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ZIP 29154

Part of Sumter, SC
Pop. 29,454·Sumter County·51st most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,759/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
-$206
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ZIP 29154 · $1,759
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,108/yr
At $1,759/mo median
Location
CitySumter
StateSC
CountySumter County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.9% YoY, +4.6% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,649 in 2021 to $62,772 more recently. The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 28,459 residents to roughly 29,454.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29154 covers Sumter, SC. The median rent here is $1,759/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($62,772/yr), ZIP 29154 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29154?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29154 (Sumter, SC) is $1,759. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29154 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29154's median rent of $1,759/mo is $206 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 29154 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #51 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,759/mo.

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 $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,759/mo in ZIP 29154. The local median household income is $62,772/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29154?

Rent in ZIP 29154 has increased 9.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29154 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29154 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,759/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($62,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29154 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29154 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.2% of ZIP 29154 households are renters, while 72.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29154 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29154 compare to the rest of Sumter?

ZIP 29154 is pricier than Sumter as a whole. At $1,759/mo, it's $229 above the Sumter citywide median of $1,530/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29154 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29154 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,759/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 29154's median household income ($62,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29154 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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