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ZIP Code 29440

Georgetown, South Carolina

FIPS 29440

Juniper

ZIP Code 29440 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$172,600

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.6

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,319

Median Age

46.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$172,600

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$875

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.08

Near median

Median Rent

$912

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.9%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

65.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

66.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

33.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.6

Higher than 92%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.16

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 29440: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29440?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29440 is $172,600, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29440?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29440 is $875, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29440 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29440 cost about 3.08× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29440?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29440 is $912 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29440?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29440 have moved 69% over the past five years (9.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29440?
ZIP Code 29440 averages 65.1°F year-round, summer highs near 89.7°F, winter lows around 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 29440 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29440's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.6 (higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.16 per $1,000 of building value.

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