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ZIP Code 29437

Dorchester, South Carolina

FIPS 29437

Juniper

ZIP Code 29437 is in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$172,900

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.6

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,281

Median Age

42.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$172,900

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,152

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.8

Near median

Median Rent

$634

Lower than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

-27%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-9.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

78.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

46.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.6

Higher than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 29437: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29437?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29437 is $172,900, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29437?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29437 is $1,152, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29437 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29437 cost about 2.8× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29437?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29437 is $634 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29437?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29437 have moved 46% over the past five years (-27% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29437?
ZIP Code 29437 averages 63.9°F year-round, summer highs near 89.8°F, winter lows around 36°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29437 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29437's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.6 (higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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