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ZIP Code 29940

Beaufort, South Carolina

FIPS 29940

Juniper

ZIP Code 29940 is in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$172,100

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.5

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,256

Median Age

56.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$172,100

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$883

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.18

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.5

Higher than 96%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.29

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 29940: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 29940?
The median home value in ZIP Code 29940 is $172,100, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 29940?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 29940 is $883, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 29940 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 29940 cost about 3.18× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 0.29 per $1,000 of building value.

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