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ZIP Code 29856

Aiken, South Carolina

FIPS 29856

Juniper

ZIP Code 29856 is in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$151,000

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

31.5

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,272

Median Age

38.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$151,000

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$420

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3

Near median

Median Rent

$829

Lower than 57%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

86.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

50.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

31.5

Lower than 84%

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 29856: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29856?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29856 is $151,000, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29856?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29856 is $420, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29856 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29856 cost about 3× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29856?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29856 is $829 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29856?
ZIP Code 29856 averages 64.1°F year-round, summer highs near 90.8°F, winter lows around 36.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 29856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 31.5 (lower than 84% 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 →