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Columbia, SC — ZIP 29229

Population: 51,861 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29229 (Columbia, SC) is $266,383 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,000 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,774/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, hurricane, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$266,383

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$266,383
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
10-year appreciation
+78.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$267,345
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$262,000
Median list price
$281,250
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
-6.4%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
252
For-sale inventory
255
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
240
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
68

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,774/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,126/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,226/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,754/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Rice Creek Elementary, Ridge View High, Killian Elementary, Spring Valley High, Sandlapper Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Townsend Saw Chain Co. (3.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Highest AQI recorded (year)
89

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Over the Hill Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL, G WERBER BRYAN PSYCH HOSP, MUSC HEALTH CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
40
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-63 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
1.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
68.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,739
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
87.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
175,791
Average weekly wage
$1,226
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,382

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 29229State medianUS median
Median home value$266,383$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$262,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market40 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,774/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,739$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 29229?
$266,383.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29229?
$262,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29229?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29229?
Typical rent: $1,774/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29229?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29229?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29229?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29229?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Townsend Saw Chain Co., 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 29229?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29229?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29229?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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