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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29061

Richland County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$197,548[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.7%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+7.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-30.5%
vs metro
-12.4%
vs state
-12.8%
ZIP 29061 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29061 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29061 is worth $197,548 — 12.4% below the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,838 a month — a 11.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,838[2]
Gross yield
11.2%[2]
Cap rate
6.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,357[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
12,538[3]
Median household income
$60,307[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+195[5]
Moved in
13,812
Moved out
13,617

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
1
  • Lower Richland High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Richland 01

    1,306 students

  • Horrell Hill Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 01

    589 students

  • Southeast Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Richland 01

    469 students

  • Hopkins Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Richland 01

    463 students

  • Hopkins Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 01

    251 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 yield11.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.7%
Annual rent$22,061

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$999
Loan principal$158,038
Down payment$39,510
Total interest paid$201,569

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 ratio0.69
Monthly cost to own$1,277
Monthly rent$1,838

Owning 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
82nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
95th percentile[2]
Property tax
88th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29061?
The typical home in 29061 is worth $197,548, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29061?
Home values in 29061 are up 0.7% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29061?
A typical home in 29061 rents for about $1,838 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 29061?
The effective property tax rate in 29061 is 0.7% — roughly $1,357 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29061?
ZIP code 29061 has a population of 12,538 and a median household income of $60,307.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Columbia, SC

    Typical home
    $200,523
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Columbia, SC

    Typical home
    $189,814
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Pine Ridge, SC

    Typical home
    $209,611
    Gross yield
  • Cayce, SC

    Typical home
    $210,729
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Jenkinsville, SC

    Typical home
    $178,344
    Gross yield
  • Batesburg-Leesville, SC

    Typical home
    $178,056
    Gross yield

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