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ZIP Code 29853

Barnwell, South Carolina

FIPS 29853

Juniper

ZIP Code 29853 is in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$107,100

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.7

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,944

Median Age

40.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$107,100

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$649

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.38

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$684

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

20%

Recession Drop %

-1.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

63.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

39.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.7

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 29853: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29853?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29853 is $107,100, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29853 is $649, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29853 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29853 cost about 2.38× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29853?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29853 is $684 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29853?
ZIP Code 29853 averages 63.9°F year-round, summer highs near 89.3°F, winter lows around 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.7 (lower than 69% 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 →