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ZIP Code 29451

Charleston, South Carolina

ZCTA 29451

Juniper

ZIP Code 29451 is in the highest 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 2% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$156,979

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

10.07×

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

89

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 29451, in Charleston, South Carolina.

The basics

Total Population

4,362

Median Age

54.6

Population Density

478.47

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,480

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.22%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$2,893

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

49%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

41%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

65.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

55

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

18.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.34

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 29451: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29451?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29451 is $3,480, an effective rate of 0.22% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29451 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29451 cost about 10.07× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29451?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29451 is $2,893 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 29451?
ZIP Code 29451 has a population of 4,362, about 478.47 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 54.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29451?
ZIP Code 29451 averages 65.5°F year-round, summer highs near 89.6°F, winter lows around 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29451 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29451's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89 (higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.34 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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