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ZIP Code 29477

Dorchester, South Carolina

FIPS 29477

Juniper

ZIP Code 29477 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$90,300

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.3

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,176

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$90,300

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$732

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.68

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$824

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.3%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.3

Higher than 93%

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 29477: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29477?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29477 is $90,300, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29477?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29477 is $732, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29477 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29477 cost about 1.68× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29477?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29477 is $824 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29477?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29477 have moved 58% over the past five years (0.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29477?
ZIP Code 29477 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 29477 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29477's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.3 (higher than 93% 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 →