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ZIP Code 29706

Chester, South Carolina

FIPS 29706

Juniper

ZIP Code 29706 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$158,800

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.1

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,742

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$158,800

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$930

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.1

Near median

Median Rent

$785

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.3%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

64%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

54.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

82.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.1

Lower than 69%

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 29706: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29706?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29706 is $158,800, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29706?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29706 is $930, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29706 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29706 cost about 3.1× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29706?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29706 is $785 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29706?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29706 have moved 68% over the past five years (5.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29706?
ZIP Code 29706 averages 60.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.4°F, winter lows around 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29706 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29706's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.1 (lower than 69% 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 →