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Zcta 29118, SC — ZIP 29118

Population: 15,135 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29118 (Zcta 29118, SC) is $234,079 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $254,900 after a median 107.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,361/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,079

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

107.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$234,079
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+68.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$234,079
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$254,900
Median list price
$265,115
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
107.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
-0.8%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,361/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,939/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)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Orangeburg, Orangeburg 81
Schools include
Marshall Elementary, Orangeburg Wilkinson High, The Technology Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
SCRDI Bluff Road (21.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
77.3°F
Average low
54.3°F
Annual precipitation
48.1 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
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,168
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,283

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (17 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PRISMA HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+67 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
15.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,083
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,412
Average weekly wage
$880
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 29118State medianUS median
Median home value$234,079$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$254,900$290,675$325,000
Median days on market108 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,361/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,083$845$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 median home value in ZIP 29118?
$234,079.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29118?
$254,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29118?
Median days on market: 107.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29118?
Typical rent: $1,361/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29118?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
Is ZIP 29118 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29118?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29118?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29118?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29118?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29118 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29118?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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