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ZIP Code 29487

Charleston, South Carolina

FIPS 29487

Juniper

ZIP Code 29487 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$487,900

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

77%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.8

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,703

Median Age

50.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$487,900

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$1,733

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.62

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$1,441

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

77%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.2%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

69%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

41.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

73.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

15.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.8

Higher than 79%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.36

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 29487: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29487?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29487 is $487,900, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29487?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29487 is $1,733, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29487 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29487 cost about 4.62× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29487?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29487 is $1,441 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29487?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29487 have moved 77% over the past five years (4.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29487?
ZIP Code 29487 averages 66.7°F year-round, summer highs near 89.3°F, winter lows around 41.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29487 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29487's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.8 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.36 per $1,000 of building value.

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