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ZIP Code 29579

Horry, South Carolina

FIPS 29579

Juniper

ZIP Code 29579 is in the top 26% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$353,600

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.5

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

56,915

Median Age

42.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$353,600

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,164

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.44

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,617

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

-11%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-36%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

38.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.5

Higher than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 29579: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29579?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29579 is $353,600, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29579?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29579 is $1,164, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29579 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29579 cost about 4.44× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29579?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29579 is $1,617 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29579?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29579 have moved 51% over the past five years (-11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29579?
ZIP Code 29579 averages 62.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 35.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.5 (higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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