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ZIP Code 29040

Sumter, South Carolina

FIPS 29040

Juniper

ZIP Code 29040 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$162,100

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,920

Median Age

31.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$162,100

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$881

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.46

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$1,229

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-5.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

57.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

56.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 29040: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29040?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29040 is $162,100, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29040?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29040 is $881, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29040 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29040 cost about 2.46× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29040?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29040 is $1,229 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29040?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29040 have moved 53% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29040?
ZIP Code 29040 averages 62.1°F year-round, summer highs near 88.7°F, winter lows around 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29040 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29040's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75 (higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →