Sumter, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29150
Sumter County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,031
- 360/sq mi High-density area
- $50,965
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sumter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 360
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29150 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29150 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, with 40,031 residents across 111.3 square miles, a density of 360 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29150 reports a modest median household income of $50,965 (20% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,993. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,700 (25% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $983; owner occupancy is 59.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sumter County, so 29150 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 29150
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sumter, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29150.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
266 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
183 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
137 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
135 establishments
- Finance and insurance 98
Finance and insurance
98 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29150, Sumter, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
40,031
Population
111.3
Area (sq mi)
360
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29150?
38.8
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
4.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,965
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$28,993
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29150 ranks nationally
Sumter, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$50,965 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,726housing units
17,726
Total Housing Units
14,996
Occupied Units
2,730
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$983
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29150 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 152 |
| 2021 | +5.4% | 160 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 185 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 208 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 207 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,208 business establishments in ZIP 29150, employing approximately 19,428 people with a combined annual payroll of $778,883,000.
1,208
Businesses
19,428
Employees
$778.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 266 | 22.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 183 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 137 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 135 | 11.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 98 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 89 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 70 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.6% |
| Information | 13 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29150 vs 29154 →
ZIP 29150 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29150
Sumter (29150)
40,031 residents
- 29154
Sumter (29154)
28,135 residents
- 29153 15,633
Sumter (29153)
15,633 residents
- 29152 2,393
Shaw Afb (29152)
2,393 residents
- 29104 1,531
Mayesville (29104)
1,531 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29150 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29150 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29152
Shaw Afb (29152)
$73,592 median income
- 29104
Mayesville (29104)
$67,096 median income
- 29154
Sumter (29154)
$62,772 median income
- 29153
Sumter (29153)
$60,071 median income
- 29150
Sumter (29150)
$50,965 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29150 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29150, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (40,031 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29150 in?
ZIP code 29150 (Sumter) is located in Sumter County, South Carolina. Sumter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sumter-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29150?
ZIP code 29150 in Sumter, SC has a population of 40,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29150?
The median household income in ZIP 29150 is $50,965, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29150?
The median home value in ZIP 29150 is $169,700, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29150?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29150 is African American at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29150?
ZIP code 29150 has 1,208 business establishments employing approximately 19,428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29150?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29150 are: Retail trade (266), Health care and social assistance (183), Accommodation and food services (137). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29150?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29150 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29150?
In ZIP code 29150, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29150?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29150 is 19.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29150?
In ZIP code 29150, approximately 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29150?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29150 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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