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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29036

Lexington County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$438,151[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.7%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+54.2%
vs metro
+94.4%
vs state
+93.5%
ZIP 29036 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29036 in SC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 29036 is worth $438,151 — 94.4% above the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,335 a month — a 6.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,335[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,064[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lexington County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
26,620[3]
Median household income
$113,986[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lexington County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,085[5]
Moved in
9,495
Moved out
8,410

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
4
  • Chapin High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lexington 05

    1,630 students

  • Spring Hill High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lexington 05

    1,102 students

  • Chapin Middle

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Lexington 05

    1,030 students

  • Chapin Intermediate

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Lexington 05

    952 students

  • Chapin Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Lexington 05

    792 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$28,019

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,216
Loan principal$350,521
Down payment$87,630
Total interest paid$447,070

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.18
Monthly cost to own$2,752
Monthly rent$2,335

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
87th percentile[1]
Rental yield
15th percentile[2]
Property tax
34th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29036?
The typical home in 29036 is worth $438,151, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29036?
Home values in 29036 are up 1.7% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29036?
A typical home in 29036 rents for about $2,335 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 29036?
The effective property tax rate in 29036 is 0.5% — roughly $2,064 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29036?
ZIP code 29036 has a population of 26,620 and a median household income of $113,986.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • SC

    Typical home
    $447,145
    Gross yield
  • Forest Acres, SC

    Typical home
    $391,190
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Lexington, SC

    Typical home
    $363,572
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Blythewood, SC

    Typical home
    $347,987
    Gross yield
  • Gilbert, SC

    Typical home
    $333,412
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Columbia, SC

    Typical home
    $312,367
    Gross yield
    6.1%

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