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ZIP Code 29401

Charleston, South Carolina

FIPS 29401

Juniper

ZIP Code 29401 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 1% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$1,164,800

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

93%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.5

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,339

Median Age

44

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,164,800

Higher than 99%

Median Property Tax

$5,963

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

11.69

Higher than 99%

Median Rent

$1,790

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

93%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

45.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

6.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.5

Higher than 92%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1.16

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 29401: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29401?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29401 is $1,164,800, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29401?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29401 is $5,963, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29401 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29401 cost about 11.69× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29401 is $1,790 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29401?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29401 have moved 93% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29401?
ZIP Code 29401 averages 67.2°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 45.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.5 (higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.16 per $1,000 of building value.

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