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ZIP Code 29685

Pickens, South Carolina

FIPS 29685

Juniper

ZIP Code 29685 is in the top 37% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$828,500

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.7

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,964

Median Age

57.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$828,500

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$4,630

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.1

Higher than 95%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

37.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

85.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

69.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.7

Lower than 63%

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 29685: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29685?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29685 is $828,500, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29685?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29685 is $4,630, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29685 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29685 cost about 7.1× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29685?
ZIP Code 29685 averages 58.8°F year-round, summer highs near 86.5°F, winter lows around 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29685 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29685's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.7 (lower than 63% 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 →