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ZIP Code 29642

Pickens, South Carolina

FIPS 29642

Juniper

ZIP Code 29642 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$282,200

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.5

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

36,852

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$282,200

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,097

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.61

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,033

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

4%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-5.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

50.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

70.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.5

Lower than 61%

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 29642: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29642?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29642 is $282,200, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29642?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29642 is $1,097, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29642 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29642 cost about 3.61× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29642?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29642 is $1,033 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29642?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29642 have moved 60% over the past five years (4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29642?
ZIP Code 29642 averages 60.6°F year-round, summer highs near 88.4°F, winter lows around 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.5 (lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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