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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29720

Lancaster County · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Typical home value

$289,310[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.1%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+1.8%
vs metro
-13.7%
vs state
+27.7%
ZIP 29720 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29720 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29720 is worth $289,310 — 13.7% below the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,423 a month — a 5.9% 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
$1,423[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,542[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lancaster County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
53,584[3]
Median household income
$62,969[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lancaster County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,075[5]
Moved in
3,789
Moved out
2,714

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
15
Elementary
8
Middle
3
High
4
  • Indian Land High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lancaster 01

    1,821 students

  • Lancaster High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lancaster 01

    1,393 students

  • Van Wyck Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Lancaster 01

    819 students

  • Buford Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lancaster 01

    758 students

  • North Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lancaster 01

    618 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 yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$17,070

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$1,463
Loan principal$231,448
Down payment$57,862
Total interest paid$295,199

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 ratio1.29
Monthly cost to own$1,832
Monthly rent$1,423

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
12th percentile[1]
Rental yield
65th percentile[2]
Property tax
20th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29720?
The typical home in 29720 is worth $289,310, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29720?
Home values in 29720 are down 2.1% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29720?
A typical home in 29720 rents for about $1,423 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 29720?
The effective property tax rate in 29720 is 0.5% — roughly $1,542 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29720?
ZIP code 29720 has a population of 53,584 and a median household income of $62,969.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Dallas, NC

    Typical home
    $288,858
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Harmony, NC

    Typical home
    $287,935
    Gross yield
  • Rock Hill, SC

    Typical home
    $292,368
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Belwood, NC

    Typical home
    $293,621
    Gross yield
  • China Grove, NC

    Typical home
    $295,531
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Statesville, NC

    Typical home
    $282,023
    Gross yield
    6.3%

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