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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29201

Richland County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$244,217[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.8%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-14.0%
vs metro
+8.3%
vs state
+7.8%
ZIP 29201 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29201 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29201 is worth $244,217 — 8.3% above the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,673 a month — a 8.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,673[2]
Gross yield
8.2%[2]
Cap rate
4.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,527[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
24,605[3]
Median household income
$32,297[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Clear Dot Charter School

    Other · Grades PK–10 · Charter Institute at Erskine

    418 students

  • Logan Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 01

    221 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 yield8.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.9%
Annual rent$20,078

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$1,235
Loan principal$195,374
Down payment$48,843
Total interest paid$249,188

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 ratio0.94
Monthly cost to own$1,567
Monthly rent$1,673

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
69th percentile[1]
Rental yield
75th percentile[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29201?
The typical home in 29201 is worth $244,217, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29201?
Home values in 29201 are up 3.8% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29201?
A typical home in 29201 rents for about $1,673 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 29201?
The effective property tax rate in 29201 is 0.6% — roughly $1,527 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29201?
ZIP code 29201 has a population of 24,605 and a median household income of $32,297.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Cameron, SC

    Typical home
    $243,743
    Gross yield
  • Oak Grove CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $247,057
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Camden, SC

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

    Typical home
    $236,077
    Gross yield
  • Fairview Crossroads CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $256,670
    Gross yield
  • Red Bank CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $258,813
    Gross yield
    8.8%

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