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ZIP Code 29657

Pickens, South Carolina

FIPS 29657

Juniper

ZIP Code 29657 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$194,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.6

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,390

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$194,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$689

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3

Near median

Median Rent

$873

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.82%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-6%

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

29.6

Lower than 85%

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 29657: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29657?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29657 is $194,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29657?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29657 is $689, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29657 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29657 cost about 3× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29657?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29657 is $873 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29657?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29657 have moved 53% over the past five years (-0.82% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29657?
ZIP Code 29657 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 29657 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29657's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.6 (lower than 85% 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 →