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ZIP Code 29471

Dorchester, South Carolina

FIPS 29471

Juniper

ZIP Code 29471 is in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$109,700

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,135

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$109,700

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$728

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.85

Near median

Median Rent

$891

Near median

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)

51.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87

Higher than 80%

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 29471: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29471?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29471 is $109,700, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29471?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29471 is $728, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29471 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29471 cost about 2.85× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29471?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29471 is $891 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29471?
ZIP Code 29471 averages 63.9°F year-round, summer highs near 89.8°F, winter lows around 36°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 29471 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29471's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87 (higher than 80% 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 →