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ZIP Code 29909

Beaufort, South Carolina

FIPS 29909

Juniper

ZIP Code 29909 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$453,300

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.7

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,003

Median Age

69

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$453,300

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$1,882

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.97

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$2,181

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.4%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

61%

Recession Drop %

-26%

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)

50.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.7

Higher than 98%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.09

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 29909: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29909?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29909 is $453,300, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29909?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29909 is $1,882, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29909 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29909 cost about 4.97× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 29909?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 29909 is $2,181 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 29909?
Home prices in ZIP Code 29909 have moved 53% over the past five years (-2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29909?
ZIP Code 29909 averages 67.8°F year-round, summer highs near 90°F, winter lows around 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 29909 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29909's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.7 (higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.09 per $1,000 of building value.

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