Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 15.4% ▲ 54% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 46% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,022 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 21,652 (33.3%) |
| Some College | 7,801 (12%) |
| Associates | 10,554 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 8,176 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,837 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,616 ▼ 27% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $153,519 ▼ 45% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $991/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 47,926 |
| Vacant Units | 6,223 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sumter County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 105,744 residents. With a median age of 37.42, it is a relatively young county.
Sumter County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,615 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Sumter County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $153,519 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $990. Homeownership rates are high at 66.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sumter County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 46.4%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Sumter County, SC is a solidly middle-class area in South Carolina. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29040 | Dalzell | 8,906 | $64,623 | $166,300 | $970 | 9.4% | 41.3% |
| 29104 | Mayesville | 1,559 | $54,583 | $108,000 | $840 | 0.5% | 26.9% |
| 29125 | Pinewood | 3,081 | $57,813 | $119,800 | $700 | 16.9% | 24.9% |
| 29128 | Rembert | 4,309 | $38,945 | $105,000 | $968 | 6.5% | 25.3% |
| 29152 | Shaw Afb | 2,012 | $55,694 | — | $1,377 | 3.6% | 63.0% |
| 29150 | Sumter | 38,525 | $48,845 | $157,000 | $951 | 7.0% | 37.4% |
| 29153 | Sumter | 15,101 | $61,753 | $120,400 | $906 | 4.9% | 35.4% |
| 29154 | Sumter | 29,659 | $62,105 | $182,600 | $1,107 | 7.6% | 39.1% |
| 29168 | Wedgefield | 2,583 | $40,912 | $65,900 | $987 | 5.9% | 32.0% |