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ZIP Code 29485

Dorchester, South Carolina

FIPS 29485

Juniper

ZIP Code 29485 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$341,600

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.9

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

58,507

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$341,600

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,928

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.12

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$1,574

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

7%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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)

49.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.9

Higher than 94%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 29485: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29485?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29485 is $341,600, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29485?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29485 is $1,928, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29485 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29485 cost about 4.12× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29485?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29485 is $1,574 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29485?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29485 have moved 64% over the past five years (7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29485?
ZIP Code 29485 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 29485 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29485's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.9 (higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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