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ZIP Code 29438

Charleston, South Carolina

FIPS 29438

Juniper

ZIP Code 29438 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$642,400

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

98%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.4

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,826

Median Age

62.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$642,400

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$3,286

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.39

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$888

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

98%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

-7%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

79%

Recession Drop %

-31%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

41.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

73.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

15.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.4

Higher than 89%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1.09

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 29438: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29438?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29438 is $642,400, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29438?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29438 is $3,286, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29438 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29438 cost about 7.39× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29438?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29438 is $888 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29438?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29438 have moved 98% over the past five years (-7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29438?
ZIP Code 29438 averages 66.7°F year-round, summer highs near 89.3°F, winter lows around 41.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 29438 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29438's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.4 (higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.09 per $1,000 of building value.

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