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ZIP Code 29940

Beaufort, South Carolina

ZCTA 29940

Juniper

ZIP Code 29940 is in the highest 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 20% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$54,177

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.18×

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

97.5

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 29940, in Beaufort, South Carolina.

The basics

Total Population

3,256

Median Age

56.8

Population Density

44.01

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$883

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.51%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.18×

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Income

$54,177

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

36%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

27%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

41.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

73.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

16.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.25

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 29940: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29940?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29940 is $883, an effective rate of 0.51% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29940 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29940 cost about 3.18× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How many people live in ZIP Code 29940?
ZIP Code 29940 has a population of 3,256, about 44.01 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 56.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 29940?
ZIP Code 29940 averages 67.2°F year-round, summer highs near 90.3°F, winter lows around 41.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 29940 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 29940's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.5 (higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.25 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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