29153 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29153 (Sumter, South Carolina) pay a median of $645/year in property taxes on homes valued at $120,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.54%, which is near the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29153 is approximately $54, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sumter County. This is $390 less than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29153 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29492 (0.54%) and 29560 (0.54%).

In Sumter, property taxes represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $61,753, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina reassesses all properties countywide every 5 years, and purchase price provides no tax relief — your assessment will reset at the next county revaluation cycle. Sumter County offers a Homestead Exemption ($50,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences, subject to income caps) and Senior Citizens Exemption; file with the Sumter County Assessor to claim the benefit. Contact the Sumter County Assessor immediately after closing to file for homestead exemption and confirm your exemption is recorded before the upcoming revaluation.