29203 — Columbia, SC Home Values
Typical home value $133,386 as of June 2026 · 42nd of 44 in Columbia, SC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 29203, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 29203 compares in the Columbia, SC area
ZIP code 29203 (Columbia, SC) has a typical home value of $133,386 as of June 2026, ranking 42nd of 44 ZIP codes tracked in the Columbia, SC area, more expensive than about 7% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -1.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +19.4%, from $111,687 in June 2021 to $133,386 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 8.4× the annual rent ($1,319/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Columbia, SC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Columbia.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 29203 has a population of 40,811, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 81.2% Black or African American, 11.8% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% two or more races, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% another race, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Heights Elementary | 2500 Blue Ridge Terrace, Columbia, SC | 0.8 mi |
| Carolina School for Inquiry | 7405-A Fairfield Road, Columbia, SC | 1 mi |
| J. P. Thomas Elementary | 6001 Weston Avenue, Columbia, SC | 2.9 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29203?
$133,386 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 29203 an expensive ZIP code in the Columbia, SC area?
29203 ranks 42nd of 44 ZIP codes in the Columbia, SC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 7% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 29203 changed over the past year?
-1.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 29203?
The typical home price is 8.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,319/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 29203?
40,811, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 29203?
Forest Heights Elementary (0.8 mi), Carolina School for Inquiry (1 mi), J. P. Thomas Elementary (2.9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 29203?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Columbia, SC forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.