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ZIP Code 29470

Charleston, South Carolina

FIPS 29470

Juniper

ZIP Code 29470 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$345,000

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

109%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.9

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,639

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$345,000

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,788

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.99

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$944

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

109%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

66%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

64.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

22.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.9

Higher than 95%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.13

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 29470: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29470?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29470 is $345,000, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29470?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29470 is $1,788, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29470 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29470 cost about 3.99× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29470?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29470 is $944 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29470?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29470 have moved 109% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29470?
ZIP Code 29470 averages 66.5°F year-round, summer highs near 89.9°F, winter lows around 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29470 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29470's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.9 (higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.13 per $1,000 of building value.

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