29207 Property Tax Rate
Columbia, South Carolina · Part of Richland County
Effective Tax Rate
1.41%
129.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,375
$198/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,375
Monthly
$198
Eff. Rate
1.41%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 29207 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$198/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.86 percentage points above the South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 0.54%
Data confidence
Use cautionThe Census margin of error is $996, about 42% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Richland County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 29207 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
High margin of error
$996 tax MOE, 42% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County context only
Richland County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 29207
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $168,800, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.41%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on South Carolina and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $198 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Richland County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 29207 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 29207
1.41%
Effective rate
South Carolina Avg
0.54%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in South Carolina
Higher than 99% of ZIP codes in South Carolina(99th percentile, 374 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 29207
Property owners in ZIP code 29207 (Columbia, South Carolina) pay a median of $2,375/year in property taxes on homes valued at $168,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.41%, which is 159% above the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29207 is approximately $198, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Richland County. This is $1,340 more than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29207 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29921 (1.34%) and 29364 (1.53%).
In Columbia, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $66,875, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
If you're considering purchasing a home in 29207, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Richland County's tax assessor directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$996. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 29207 is part of Richland County, South Carolina. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 29207
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
29212
Columbia, SC
0.88 percentage points lower than ZIP 29207.
Rate
0.53%
Tax
$1,177
Quality
94
29210
Columbia, SC
0.84 percentage points lower than ZIP 29207.
Rate
0.57%
Tax
$1,042
Quality
94
29201
Columbia, SC
0.81 percentage points lower than ZIP 29207.
Rate
0.60%
Tax
$1,428
Quality
94
29203
Columbia, SC
0.80 percentage points lower than ZIP 29207.
Rate
0.61%
Tax
$740
Quality
94
29204
Columbia, SC
0.78 percentage points lower than ZIP 29207.
Rate
0.63%
Tax
$1,169
Quality
94
29205
Columbia, SC
0.72 percentage points lower than ZIP 29207.
Rate
0.68%
Tax
$2,286
Quality
94
29206
Columbia, SC
0.72 percentage points lower than ZIP 29207.
Rate
0.69%
Tax
$2,257
Quality
94
29209
Columbia, SC
0.69 percentage points lower than ZIP 29207.
Rate
0.72%
Tax
$1,313
Quality
94
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.