ZIP Code 29061

In ZIP code 29061, near Columbia, the median home value sits at $171,400, and the county's 0.67% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,148 a year on such a home. With median household income at $60,307, that tax equals about 1.9% of annual earnings, a share most owners can absorb without straining their finances. Per-capita income reaches $32,735. Buyers should also account for the 8.00% combined sales tax on purchases. The gap between home prices here and incomes suggests ownership stays within reach for many working households.