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ZIP 29909

Population: 24,003 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 29909 is $485,317 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $520,000 after a median 79 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,603/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$485,317

Typical home value

-1.5%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$485,317
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+59.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$507,821

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$520,000
Median list price
$522,450
Median price per sqft
$253
1-year sale-price change
+8.9%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
285
For-sale inventory
404
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
357
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
88 days
New listings (monthly)
89

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,603/mo
1-year rent change
+8.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,772/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,844/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,395/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,880/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Okatie Elementary

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
69
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (13.7 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)

Annual precipitation
52.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,005
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,576

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, Fort Pulaski National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
CANDLER HOSPITAL, SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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
2005
Housing built before 1970
0.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
75.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,882
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
88.2%

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

How it compares

ZIP 29909State medianUS median
Typical home value$485,317—$288,527
Median sale price$520,000—$325,000
Median days on market79 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,603/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,882—$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 29909?
$485,317.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29909?
$520,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29909?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29909?
Typical rent: $2,603/month.
Is ZIP 29909 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 29909. 69 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 29909?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29909?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 29909 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29909?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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