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ZIP Code 29640

Pickens, South Carolina

FIPS 29640

Juniper

ZIP Code 29640 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$217,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.8

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

33,142

Median Age

40.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$217,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$782

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.5

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,005

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-6.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

48.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

74.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.8

Lower than 81%

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 29640: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29640?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29640 is $217,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29640?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29640 is $782, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29640 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29640 cost about 3.5× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29640?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29640 is $1,005 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29640?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29640 have moved 66% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29640?
ZIP Code 29640 averages 60.6°F year-round, summer highs near 88.1°F, winter lows around 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29640 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29640's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.8 (lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

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