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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29169

Lexington County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$228,186[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
0.0%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-19.7%
vs metro
+1.2%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 29169 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29169 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29169 is worth $228,186 — 1.2% above the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,733 a month — a 9.1% 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
$1,733[2]
Gross yield
9.1%[2]
Cap rate
5.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,168[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
21,647[3]
Median household income
$57,122[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
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • South Carolina Virtual Charter School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Charter Institute at Erskine

    2,350 students

  • Riverbank Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lexington 02

    1,002 students

  • Gray Collegiate Academy

    High · Grades 6–12 · Charter Institute at Erskine

    869 students

  • East Point Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · SC Public Charter School District

    752 students

  • Northside Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lexington 02

    496 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 yield9.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.5%
Annual rent$20,795

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$1,154
Loan principal$182,549
Down payment$45,637
Total interest paid$232,831

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 ratio0.83
Monthly cost to own$1,441
Monthly rent$1,733

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
59th percentile[1]
Rental yield
85th percentile[2]
Property tax
54th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29169?
The typical home in 29169 is worth $228,186, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29169?
Home values in 29169 are up 0.0% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29169?
A typical home in 29169 rents for about $1,733 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 29169?
The effective property tax rate in 29169 is 0.5% — roughly $1,168 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29169?
ZIP code 29169 has a population of 21,647 and a median household income of $57,122.

#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
    $225,403
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Dentsville CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $222,409
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • SC

    Typical home
    $236,077
    Gross yield
  • Camden, SC

    Typical home
    $240,741
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Cameron, SC

    Typical home
    $243,743
    Gross yield
  • Columbia, SC

    Typical home
    $244,217
    Gross yield
    8.2%

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