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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29206

Richland County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$391,190[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.4%
5-year / yr
+6.9%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+37.7%
vs metro
+73.6%
vs state
+72.7%
ZIP 29206 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29206 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29206 is worth $391,190 — 73.6% above the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,398 a month — a 4.3% 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
$1,398[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,295[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
19,759[3]
Median household income
$91,847[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
0
  • Dent Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Richland 02

    1,035 students

  • Crayton Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Richland 01

    924 students

  • Satchel Ford Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Richland 01

    698 students

  • Forest Lake Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 02

    638 students

  • Brockman Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 01

    266 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 yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$16,782

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$1,978
Loan principal$312,952
Down payment$78,238
Total interest paid$399,153

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 ratio1.79
Monthly cost to own$2,496
Monthly rent$1,398

Renting 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
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29206?
The typical home in 29206 is worth $391,190, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29206?
Home values in 29206 are up 6.4% over the past year, and up 6.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29206?
A typical home in 29206 rents for about $1,398 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 29206?
The effective property tax rate in 29206 is 0.6% — roughly $2,295 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29206?
ZIP code 29206 has a population of 19,759 and a median household income of $91,847.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lexington, SC

    Typical home
    $363,572
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Blythewood, SC

    Typical home
    $347,987
    Gross yield
  • Lake Murray of Richland CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $438,151
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • SC

    Typical home
    $447,145
    Gross yield
  • Gilbert, SC

    Typical home
    $333,412
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Columbia, SC

    Typical home
    $312,367
    Gross yield
    6.1%

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