The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29203 sells for about $185,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,110 a month.
ZIP 29203 — Columbia
The 29203 housing market is showing signs of competitiveness with a 13.7% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. While inventory remains limited, the area is attracting interest from investors and buyers seeking affordability near the Columbia urban core. The market is currently characterized by a steady pace of sales and a moderate sale-to-list ratio.
This ZIP is well-suited for investors and budget-conscious buyers looking for renovation opportunities near the employment and educational hubs of Columbia.
Median prices moved up 13.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 5.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
3% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.9% · poverty 26.1% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 29203, Richland County SC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the area are generally rated below average compared to the broader state and national benchmarks.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks including heavy summer rainfall and potential storm-related wind damage.
The area benefits from proximity to downtown Columbia and local colleges, driving interest in investment and renovation projects.
Property taxes are assessed by Richland County based on the fair market value of the property, with specific millage rates applied by local school districts and municipal authorities.
Residents have convenient access to downtown Columbia via major roads and highways, making it a viable location for commuters working in the city center.
The area offers access to local parks and shopping centers, with proximity to the broader recreational amenities of the Columbia metropolitan area.
The rental market is active with significant interest from investors seeking properties for renovation and long-term rental potential.
The economy is anchored by the Columbia metropolitan area, featuring a mix of government, education, and healthcare sectors.
The area is served by a network of highways and arterial roads providing connectivity to the Columbia urban core.
Development activity is primarily focused on residential renovation and infill projects.
Richland County Central Appraisal District manages property assessments using a mass appraisal system to determine taxable values.
Parcels are subject to Richland County tax levies, including school district and municipal service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 29203.
- Frankie's of Columbia4.46.3 mi
- EdVenture4.58.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Columbia4.26.4 mi
- Surge Adventure Park4.45.6 mi
- Palmetto Falls Water Park4.49.7 mi
- Colonial Life Arena4.68.4 mi
- Williams-Brice Stadium4.610 mi
- South Carolina State Fair4.39.7 mi
- Frankie's of Columbia4.46.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.18.6 mi
- Riverbanks Zoo & Garden4.77.5 mi
- U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Museum4.79.5 mi
- South Carolina State Museum4.78.1 mi
- Frankie's of Columbia4.46.3 mi
- Regal Columbiana Grande4.56.7 mi
- U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Museum4.79.5 mi
- South Carolina State Museum4.78.1 mi
- Sesquicentennial State Park4.68.6 mi
- EdVenture4.58.2 mi
- Columbia Museum of Art4.67.6 mi
- Sesquicentennial State Park4.68.6 mi
- Saluda Shoals Park4.78.7 mi
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park4.77.7 mi
- Saluda Riverwalk4.97.2 mi
- Market On Main4.77.8 mi
- Jakes Landing4.411.6 mi
- Lighthouse Marina4.712.6 mi
- Columbia Sailing Club4.710.6 mi
- Lake Murray Marina4.611.5 mi
- Nautical Boat Club - Irmo4.811.4 mi
- Cobblestone Golf Club4.68.1 mi
- Fort Jackson Golf Club4.411.2 mi
- Linrick Golf Course4.23.1 mi
- Forest Lake Club4.68.2 mi
- The Windermere Club4.18.6 mi
- Columbiana Centre4.46.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at Gervais Place4.58.1 mi
- Fort Jackson Post Exchange4.59 mi
- US 1 Metro Flea Market4.310.7 mi
- Columbia Place Mall3.56.3 mi
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport4.412.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major employment and entertainment hub located within a short drive.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.