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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29072

Lexington County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$363,572[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+28.0%
vs metro
+61.3%
vs state
+60.5%
ZIP 29072 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29072 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29072 is worth $363,572 — 61.3% above the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,603 a month — a 5.3% 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
$1,603[2]
Gross yield
5.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,912[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
69,407[3]
Median household income
$106,382[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
14
Elementary
7
Middle
4
High
3
  • Lexington High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lexington 01

    2,475 students

  • River Bluff High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lexington 01

    2,160 students

  • Beechwood Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lexington 01

    1,013 students

  • Lakeside Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lexington 01

    892 students

  • Pleasant Hill Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lexington 01

    874 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 yield5.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$19,232

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$1,838
Loan principal$290,857
Down payment$72,714
Total interest paid$370,973

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 ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$2,302
Monthly rent$1,603

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
72nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
5th percentile[2]
Property tax
59th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29072?
The typical home in 29072 is worth $363,572, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29072?
Home values in 29072 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29072?
A typical home in 29072 rents for about $1,603 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 29072?
The effective property tax rate in 29072 is 0.5% — roughly $1,912 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29072?
ZIP code 29072 has a population of 69,407 and a median household income of $106,382.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Blythewood, SC

    Typical home
    $347,987
    Gross yield
  • Forest Acres, SC

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

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

    Typical home
    $312,367
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Blythewood, SC

    Typical home
    $302,100
    Gross yield
  • Columbia, SC

    Typical home
    $299,134
    Gross yield
    7.1%

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