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ZIP Code 29420

Dorchester, South Carolina

FIPS 29420

Juniper

ZIP Code 29420 is in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$331,700

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.3

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

23,959

Median Age

34.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$331,700

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$2,039

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.57

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$1,529

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.9%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

64.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

22.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.3

Higher than 96%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 29420: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29420?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29420 is $331,700, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29420?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29420 is $2,039, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29420 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29420 cost about 4.57× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29420?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29420 is $1,529 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29420?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29420 have moved 57% over the past five years (-2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29420?
ZIP Code 29420 averages 66.5°F year-round, summer highs near 89.9°F, winter lows around 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29420 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29420's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.3 (higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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