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ZIP 29223

Part of Columbia, SC
Pop. 53,074·Richland County·99th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,434/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$531
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ZIP 29223 · $1,434
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,080
Research median
$1,390/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,208/yr
At $1,434/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyRichland County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29223 (Columbia, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,074
Median income
$62,408
Median age
37.7
Renters
42.4%
Age distribution
22.5%
23.7%
24.9%
12.3%
16.6%
Under 1822.5%
18–3423.7%
35–5424.9%
55–6412.3%
65+16.6%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
26.6%
55.9%
White26.6%
Black55.9%
Hispanic11.8%
Asian4%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
22.1%
33.4%
34%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+34%
Housing tenure
57.6%
42.4%
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29223 in Columbia, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,060 → $1,434
up 35.3%
Income
$49,850 → $62,408
up 25.2%
Population
50,910 → 53,074
up 4.3%
Renter share
45.2% → 42.4%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
35.9% → 34%
-1.9 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 29223 in Columbia, SC paid around $1,060 a month. That figure now sits near $1,434, up 35.3% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $49,850 to $62,408 across the same window, up 25.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29223 in Columbia, SC adding about 2,164 residents over the five-year window, up 4.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 45.2% to 42.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29223 in Columbia, SC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29223 covers Columbia, SC. The median rent here is $1,434/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($62,408/yr), ZIP 29223 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29223?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29223 (Columbia, SC) is $1,434. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29223 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29223's median rent of $1,434/mo is $531 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29223 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29223 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #99 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,434/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29223?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,434/mo in ZIP 29223. The local median household income is $62,408/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29223?

Rent in ZIP 29223 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29223 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29223 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,434/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($62,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29223 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29223 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.4% of ZIP 29223 households are renters, while 57.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29223 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29223 compare to the rest of Columbia?

ZIP 29223 is more affordable than Columbia overall. At $1,434/mo, it's $44 below the Columbia citywide median of $1,478/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29223 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29223 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,434/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 29223's median household income ($62,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29223 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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