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ZIP Code 29170

Lexington, South Carolina

ZCTA 29170

Juniper

ZIP Code 29170 is in the lowest 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 28% nationally for home price growth over five years. And it sits in the lowest 30% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$261,366

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

61%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

50.4

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 29170, in Lexington, South Carolina.

The basics

Total Population

21,247

Median Age

38.2

Population Density

868.76

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$965

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.45%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.84×

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$74,902

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Rent

$1,129

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

5.9%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

55%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

12%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

80.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

46.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

50.4

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 29170: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 29170?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 29170 today is $261,366, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29170?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29170 is $965, an effective rate of 0.45% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29170 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29170 cost about 2.84× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29170?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29170 is $1,129 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29170?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29170 have moved 61% over the past five years (5.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 29170?
ZIP Code 29170 has a population of 21,247, about 868.76 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 38.2.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29170?
ZIP Code 29170 averages 64.3°F year-round, summer highs near 91.1°F, winter lows around 36.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29170 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29170's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.4 (lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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