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ZIP Code 29055

Chester, South Carolina

FIPS 29055

Juniper

ZIP Code 29055 is in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$107,400

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.6

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,924

Median Age

42.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$107,400

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$581

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.87

Near median

Median Rent

$819

Lower than 58%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

62

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

59.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

41

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.6

Lower than 77%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 29055: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29055?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29055 is $107,400, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29055?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29055 is $581, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29055 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29055 cost about 2.87× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29055?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29055 is $819 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29055?
ZIP Code 29055 averages 61.2°F year-round, summer highs near 89.2°F, winter lows around 32.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29055 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29055's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.6 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →