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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29204

Richland County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$189,814[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-33.2%
vs metro
-15.8%
vs state
-16.2%
ZIP 29204 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29204 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29204 is worth $189,814 — 15.8% below the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,268 a month — a 8.0% 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
$1,268[2]
Gross yield
8.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,172[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
18,159[3]
Median household income
$50,189[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
9
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
3
  • A. C. Flora High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Richland 01

    1,334 students

  • W. G. Sanders Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Richland 01

    524 students

  • Watkins-Nance Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 01

    435 students

  • Bradley Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 01

    413 students

  • C. A. Johnson High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Richland 01

    369 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 yield8.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%
Annual rent$15,218

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$960
Loan principal$151,851
Down payment$37,963
Total interest paid$193,678

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 ratio0.96
Monthly cost to own$1,216
Monthly rent$1,268

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
54th percentile[1]
Rental yield
70th percentile[2]
Property tax
76th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29204?
The typical home in 29204 is worth $189,814, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29204?
Home values in 29204 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29204?
A typical home in 29204 rents for about $1,268 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 29204?
The effective property tax rate in 29204 is 0.6% — roughly $1,172 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29204?
ZIP code 29204 has a population of 18,159 and a median household income of $50,189.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Hopkins CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $197,548
    Gross yield
    11.2%
  • Columbia, SC

    Typical home
    $200,523
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Jenkinsville, SC

    Typical home
    $178,344
    Gross yield
  • Batesburg-Leesville, SC

    Typical home
    $178,056
    Gross yield
  • St. Matthews, SC

    Typical home
    $173,582
    Gross yield
  • SC

    Typical home
    $171,959
    Gross yield

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