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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29053

Lexington County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$155,877[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.2%
5-year / yr
+1.8%
10-year / yr
+4.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-45.1%
vs metro
-30.8%
vs state
-31.2%
ZIP 29053 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29053 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29053 is worth $155,877 — 30.8% below the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$589[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
21,076[3]
Median household income
$56,703[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
2
Elementary
0
Middle
2
High
0
  • Sandhills Middle

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Lexington 04

    519 students

  • Frances F. Mack Intermediate

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Lexington 04

    508 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$788
Loan principal$124,702
Down payment$31,175
Total interest paid$159,050

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$967
Monthly rent

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
8th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
10th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29053?
The typical home in 29053 is worth $155,877, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29053?
Home values in 29053 are down 2.2% over the past year, and up 1.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 29053?
The effective property tax rate in 29053 is 0.4% — roughly $589 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29053?
ZIP code 29053 has a population of 21,076 and a median household income of $56,703.

#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
    $156,274
    Gross yield
  • Bethune, SC

    Typical home
    $156,694
    Gross yield
  • SC

    Typical home
    $154,912
    Gross yield
  • Winnsboro, SC

    Typical home
    $160,581
    Gross yield
  • Pelion, SC

    Typical home
    $143,117
    Gross yield
  • Saluda, SC

    Typical home
    $168,650
    Gross yield

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