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ZIP Code 29902

Beaufort, South Carolina

FIPS 29902

Juniper

ZIP Code 29902 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$349,100

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,650

Median Age

31.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$349,100

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,886

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$1,513

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

71%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90

Winter Avg Low (°F)

42.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

58.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

13

Annual Precipitation (in)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97

Higher than 96%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.12

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 29902: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29902?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29902 is $349,100, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29902?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29902 is $1,886, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29902 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29902 cost about 5× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29902?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29902 is $1,513 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29902?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29902 have moved 78% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29902?
ZIP Code 29902 averages 67.8°F year-round, summer highs near 90°F, winter lows around 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 29902 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29902's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97 (higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.12 per $1,000 of building value.

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