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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29160

Lexington County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$170,816[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.8%
5-year / yr
+3.2%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-39.9%
vs metro
-24.2%
vs state
-24.6%
ZIP 29160 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29160 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29160 is worth $170,816 — 24.2% below the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.8%. 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
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$688[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
7,419[3]
Median household income
$61,964[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • Swansea High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lexington 04

    694 students

  • Sandy Run School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Calhoun 01

    557 students

  • Sandhills Primary

    Elementary · Grades 1–2 · Lexington 04

    510 students

  • Sandhills Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–4 · Lexington 04

    474 students

  • Swansea High Freshman Academy

    Secondary · Grades 9 · Lexington 04

    237 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$864
Loan principal$136,653
Down payment$34,163
Total interest paid$174,293

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$1,063
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
15th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
17th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29160?
The typical home in 29160 is worth $170,816, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29160?
Home values in 29160 are down 0.8% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 29160?
The effective property tax rate in 29160 is 0.4% — roughly $688 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29160?
ZIP code 29160 has a population of 7,419 and a median household income of $61,964.

#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
    $171,959
    Gross yield
  • Saluda, SC

    Typical home
    $168,650
    Gross yield
  • St. Matthews, SC

    Typical home
    $173,582
    Gross yield
  • Batesburg-Leesville, SC

    Typical home
    $178,056
    Gross yield
  • Jenkinsville, SC

    Typical home
    $178,344
    Gross yield
  • Winnsboro, SC

    Typical home
    $160,581
    Gross yield

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