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ZIP 29486

Population: 53,975 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 29486 is $404,471 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,454 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,977/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$404,471

Typical home value

-1.5%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$404,471
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.5%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+73.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$415,406

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$420,454
Median list price
$429,900
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
-0.8%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
713
For-sale inventory
642
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
793
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
129

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,977/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,661/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,884/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,336/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,687/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Berkeley 01, Charter Institute at Erskine
Schools include
Cane Bay Elementary, Cane Bay Middle, Carolyn Lewis School, Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
21
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Macalloy Corporation (19.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,529
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,414

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (24 mi)
National parks include
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Mount Holly Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ROPER ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL-BERKELEY INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2012
Housing built before 1970
0.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
73.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,614
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
83.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 29486State medianUS median
Typical home value$404,471—$288,527
Median sale price$420,454—$325,000
Median days on market74 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,977/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,614—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 29486?
$404,471.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29486?
$420,454.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29486?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29486?
Typical rent: $1,977/month.
Is ZIP 29486 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 29486. 21 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29486?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29486?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 29486 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29486?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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