Sumter city, SC

ZIP 29150 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Sumter city, SC (29150)

Median Income

$48,845

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,540

Wealth inflow

Population

38,525

Unemployment

7.5%

3.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,540 for ZIP 29150 (Sumter city, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.5%+104% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.2%-64% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.2%+47% vs US avg

1,208

Establishments

19,428

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.7%
Construction6.9%
Manufacturing16.1%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Retail trade11.7%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.1%
Professional, scientific, management8.9%
Education, health care, social25.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.7%
Other services4.0%
Public administration5.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29150 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.8%, median income rose 1.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.6%.

Median Income

$48,845

-35% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate