How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29203?

The typical home in 29203 is worth $132,239, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 29203?

Home values in 29203 are down 2.7% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 29203?

A typical home in 29203 rents for about $1,326 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.0%.

What is the property tax rate in 29203?

The effective property tax rate in 29203 is 0.5% — roughly $702 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 29203 has a population of 40,653 and a median household income of $46,054.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29203

Richland County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$132,239^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -2.7%
5-year / yr: +4.8%
10-year / yr: +8.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -53.4%
vs metro: -41.3%
vs state: -41.6%

Price history

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

The typical home in 29203 is worth $132,239 — 41.3% below the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,326 a month — a 12.0% 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: $1,326^[2]
Gross yield: 12.0%^[2]
Cap rate: 7.2%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 0.5%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $702^[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: 40,653^[3]
Median household income: $46,054^[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: 14
Elementary: 7
Middle: 3
High: 3

W.J. Keenan High
High · Grades 9–12 · Richland 01
719 students
Eau Claire High
High · Grades 9–12 · Richland 01
599 students
Forest Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 01
433 students
Alcorn Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Richland 01
384 students
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 01
353 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield12.0%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.2%

Annual rent$15,915

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$669

Loan principal$105,792

Down payment$26,448

Total interest paid$134,931

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio0.63

Monthly cost to own$837

Monthly rent$1,326

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: 33rd percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 100th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 61st percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

1st for highest rental yield in SCView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29203?: The typical home in 29203 is worth $132,239, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29203?: Home values in 29203 are down 2.7% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29203?: A typical home in 29203 rents for about $1,326 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 29203?: The effective property tax rate in 29203 is 0.5% — roughly $702 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29203?: ZIP code 29203 has a population of 40,653 and a median household income of $46,054.

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