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ZIP Code 29720

Lancaster, South Carolina

FIPS 29720

Juniper

ZIP Code 29720 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 60th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$245,500

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

53,584

Median Age

42

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$245,500

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,207

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.9

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$891

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.82%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

51.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60%

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 29720: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29720?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29720 is $245,500, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29720?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29720 is $1,207, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29720 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29720 cost about 3.9× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29720?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29720 is $891 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29720?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29720 have moved 59% 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 29720?
ZIP Code 29720 averages 61.2°F year-round, summer highs near 88.8°F, winter lows around 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29720 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29720's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.2 (higher than 60% 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 →