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ZIP Code 29472

Dorchester, South Carolina

FIPS 29472

Juniper

ZIP Code 29472 is in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$263,100

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.5

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,722

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$263,100

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,450

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.49

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$996

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.9%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

61%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

72.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

44.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.5

Higher than 92%

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 29472: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29472?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29472 is $263,100, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29472?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29472 is $1,450, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29472 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29472 cost about 3.49× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29472?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29472 is $996 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29472?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29472 have moved 53% over the past five years (1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29472?
ZIP Code 29472 averages 63.8°F year-round, summer highs near 89°F, winter lows around 36.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29472 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29472's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.5 (higher than 92% 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 →