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ZIP Code 29448

Dorchester, South Carolina

FIPS 29448

Juniper

ZIP Code 29448 is in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$194,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

89.4

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,997

Median Age

48.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$194,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,111

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.71

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$676

Lower than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-18%

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)

50.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.4

Higher than 84%

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 29448: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29448?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29448 is $194,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29448?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29448 is $1,111, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29448 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29448 cost about 2.71× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29448?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29448 is $676 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29448?
ZIP Code 29448 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 29448 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29448's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.4 (higher than 84% 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 →