Sumter, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29154
Sumter County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,135
- 137/sq mi High-density area
- $62,772
- Median income Near-median income area
- $190,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sumter pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 137
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29154 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29154 (Sumter, SC) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.5 in 2023 to 212.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29154 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, with 28,135 residents across 205.7 square miles, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29154 reports a modest median household income of $62,772 (2% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,249. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $190,600 (16% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,139; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sumter County, so 29154 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 29154
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sumter, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29154.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 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 29154, 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
28,135
Population
205.7
Area (sq mi)
137
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29154?
37.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
2.8%
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?
$62,772
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$32,249
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29154 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Sumter, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,772 Top 43% higher than 57% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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
13,007housing units
13,007
Total Housing Units
11,537
Occupied Units
1,470
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,600
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,139
Median Rent
1989
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29154 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 148 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 160 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 190 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 210 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 212 |
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 252 business establishments in ZIP 29154, employing approximately 4,175 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,826,000.
252
Businesses
4,175
Employees
$186.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 19.8% |
| Construction | 31 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.6% |
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 29154 vs 29150 →
ZIP 29154 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
- 29168 3,582
Wedgefield (29168)
3,582 residents
- 29152 2,393
Shaw Afb (29152)
2,393 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29154 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29154 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
- 29154
Sumter (29154)
$62,772 median income
- 29153
Sumter (29153)
$60,071 median income
- 29150
Sumter (29150)
$50,965 median income
- 29168
Wedgefield (29168)
$43,911 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29154 ranks #2 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 29154, 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 (28,135 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 29154 in?
ZIP code 29154 (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 29154?
ZIP code 29154 in Sumter, SC has a population of 28,135 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29154?
The median household income in ZIP 29154 is $62,772, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29154?
The median home value in ZIP 29154 is $190,600, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29154?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29154 is White at 54.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29154?
ZIP code 29154 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 4,175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29154?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29154 are: Retail trade (50), Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29154?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29154 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 29154?
In ZIP code 29154, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 29154?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29154 is 22.7 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 29154?
In ZIP code 29154, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29154?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29154 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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