The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29020 sells for about $426,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are down 15.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 81 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $928 a month.
ZIP 29020 — Camden
The 29020 housing market shows signs of stabilization following a period of rapid price appreciation, with inventory levels providing more options for buyers. While year-over-year price changes reflect a cooling trend, demand remains supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Columbia metro market. Current conditions favor a balanced environment where buyers have more negotiating power than in previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families seeking a suburban or semi-rural lifestyle, commuters working in the Columbia metro area, and those looking for more space at a lower price point than the urban core.
Median prices moved down 15.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 81 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
44% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.6% · poverty 16.7% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 11.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 29020, Kershaw 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.
Crime rates in the Camden area are generally considered moderate, with localized variations; residents are encouraged to review specific neighborhood-level data as regional comparisons fluctuate.
The area is served by the Kershaw County School District, which maintains a mix of public schools with varying performance ratings; community feedback often highlights the district's focus on student development.
The region is subject to standard South Carolina climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas; property insurance premiums are influenced by these regional hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of local manufacturing, agriculture, and proximity to the broader Columbia employment corridor; infrastructure development remains focused on supporting residential expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by Kershaw County based on millage rates set by local taxing authorities, including school districts and municipal entities; exemptions are available for primary residences under state law.
Commuters typically rely on US-521 and I-20 for access to the Columbia employment core, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban transit pattern.
The area features access to local parks, historic sites in downtown Camden, and proximity to outdoor recreation along the Wateree River and nearby lakes.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from families and professionals, with a mix of single-family home rentals and apartment communities; vacancy rates remain relatively tight.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with significant employment ties to the broader Columbia metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with I-20 and US-521 serving as the main arteries for regional connectivity.
Development activity is focused on residential subdivisions and supporting commercial retail centers along major corridors.
The Kershaw County Assessor's office manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated to reflect market value changes periodically.
Parcels are subject to Kershaw County School District taxes and various municipal service districts depending on specific location.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather patterns, with premiums reflecting standard risk profiles for the South Carolina Midlands.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Carolina Motorsports Park4.812.8 mi
- Kreepy Hollow Haunted Attraction4.416.2 mi
- Scream Acres Haunted House and Hayride, LLC4.114.4 mi
- The Windermere Club4.119.8 mi
- Goodale State Park4.55.1 mi
- Little Theatre4.63.9 mi
- Gorget Distilling Co.4.912.3 mi
- Camden Archives & Museum4.73.6 mi
- Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site4.64.8 mi
- Button Museum4.815.5 mi
- Camden Archives & Museum4.73.6 mi
- Goodale State Park4.55.1 mi
- Kershaw County: West Complex4.510.3 mi
- Camden Battlefield and Longleaf Pine Preserve4.43.7 mi
- Kershaw County Parks & Recreation Department4.43.9 mi
- Clearwater Cove Marina4.68.6 mi
- Wateree Marina4.512.7 mi
- Pine Creek Golf Course3.95 mi
- Marshalls4.54.3 mi
- Belk4.23.9 mi
- Dollar General3.93.9 mi
- Dollar General49.9 mi
- Springdale Plaza4.24.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major historic site and museum complex showcasing the area's colonial history.
Provides extensive opportunities for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.