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Charleston, SC — ZIP 29405

Population: 26,254 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29405 (Charleston, SC) is $316,679 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $497,000 after a median 59.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,102/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$316,679

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

59.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$316,679
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+38.9%
10-year appreciation
+158.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$333,409
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
$497,000
Median list price
$489,000
Median price per sqft
$282
1-year sale-price change
+24.6%
Median days on market
59.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
121
For-sale inventory
166
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
156
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,102/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,210/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
13
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
7
Charter schools
2
Schools include
Charleston School of the Arts, Academic Magnet High, Chicora Elementary, Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center, Morningside Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Macalloy Corporation (2.2 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
67.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
405
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
77,245
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
54,220

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (9 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
13
Nearest airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PALMETTO LOWCOUNTRY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,040 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
59.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,327
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
63.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
226,174
Average weekly wage
$1,226
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,426

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

How it compares

ZIP 29405State medianUS median
Median home value$316,679$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$497,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market60 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$2,102/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,327$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 29405?
$316,679.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29405?
$497,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29405?
Median days on market: 59.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29405?
Typical rent: $2,102/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29405?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 29405 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29405?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29405?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29405?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Macalloy Corporation, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 29405?
13 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29405 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29405?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29405?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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