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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29210

Richland County · Columbia, SC

Typical home value

$200,523[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-29.4%
vs metro
-11.0%
vs state
-11.5%
ZIP 29210 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29210 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29210 is worth $200,523 — 11.0% below the Columbia, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,220 a month — a 7.3% 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
$1,220[2]
Gross yield
7.3%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,242[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
39,962[3]
Median household income
$50,871[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
12
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
5
  • SC Connections Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Charter Institute at Erskine

    5,955 students

  • St. Andrews Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Richland 01

    700 students

  • Columbia High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Richland 01

    693 students

  • Pine Grove Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 01

    530 students

  • Sandel Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richland 01

    507 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 yield7.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$14,637

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$1,014
Loan principal$160,418
Down payment$40,105
Total interest paid$204,605

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 ratio1.05
Monthly cost to own$1,285
Monthly rent$1,220

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
90th percentile[1]
Rental yield
45th percentile[2]
Property tax
78th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29210?
The typical home in 29210 is worth $200,523, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29210?
Home values in 29210 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29210?
A typical home in 29210 rents for about $1,220 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 29210?
The effective property tax rate in 29210 is 0.6% — roughly $1,242 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29210?
ZIP code 29210 has a population of 39,962 and a median household income of $50,871.

#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%
  • Pine Ridge, SC

    Typical home
    $209,611
    Gross yield
  • Cayce, SC

    Typical home
    $210,729
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Columbia, SC

    Typical home
    $189,814
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Dentsville CDP, SC

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

    Typical home
    $178,344
    Gross yield

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