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Sumter, SC

City in Sumter County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29150, 29152.

Population

43,053

Land area

33.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,299

ZIP codes

2

Sumter and its ZIP codes

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Sumter at a glance

  • Sumter is about 7.4 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • It is the 9th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
  • Households here earn a median of $55,592 a year, 20% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,100 (23% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,076 a month.

Local data for Sumter, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sumter, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,592

Poverty rate

16.7%

Median home value

$199,100

Median rent

$1,076/mo

Homeownership

57.2%

Bachelor's or higher

28.7%

Median age

33.6

Average commute

19.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,566), Irish Americans (2,427), Mexican Americans (1,793).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Sumter.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,501

35,348 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,221

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $11,911 per person

PPP loans

$107K

7 loans, 16 jobs reported

Sumter County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Sumter, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.3%
  • Carpooled8.8%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home6.1%

Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sumter, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

608

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

512

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 33°F

48.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sumter, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.3%

U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.3%

U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts

ZIP codes in Sumter

2 in or overlapping Sumter. Population shown

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Cities near Sumter

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MulberryCensus-designated place2.4 mi2
South SumterCensus-designated place3.3 mi2.3
East SumterCensus-designated place3.8 mi3.3
Cane SavannahCensus-designated place5.6 mi3.6
LakewoodCensus-designated place5.8 mi7.5
CherryvaleCensus-designated place6.3 mi1.8
OswegoCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.2
DalzellCensus-designated place7.3 mi5.8
PrivateerCensus-designated place7.8 mi8.2
OaklandCensus-designated place9 mi0.7
MayesvilleTown9.4 mi1
WedgefieldCensus-designated place9.8 mi8.5
StateburgCensus-designated place11 mi4.7
AshwoodCensus-designated place13 mi3.6
St. CharlesCensus-designated place13 mi4.2
PaxvilleTown13 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sumter, SC in?
Sumter is in Sumter County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Sumter, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sumter include 29150, 29152.
What is the population of Sumter, SC?
About 43,053 people live in Sumter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sumter?
Nearby places include Mulberry (2.4 mi), South Sumter (3.3 mi), East Sumter (3.8 mi), Cane Savannah (5.6 mi), Lakewood (5.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023