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ZIP Code 29842

Aiken, South Carolina

FIPS 29842

Juniper

ZIP Code 29842 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$126,800

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.4

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,102

Median Age

38.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$126,800

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$507

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.19

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$738

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.3%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

65.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

86.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

50.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.4

Lower than 79%

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 29842: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29842?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29842 is $126,800, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29842?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29842 is $507, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29842 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29842 cost about 2.19× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29842?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29842 is $738 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29842?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29842 have moved 69% over the past five years (7.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29842?
ZIP Code 29842 averages 65.4°F year-round, summer highs near 92.7°F, winter lows around 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.4 (lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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