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Bucksport, SC — ZIP 29527

Population: 28,451 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29527 (Bucksport, SC) is $263,160 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $274,500 after a median 126 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,624/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$263,160

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

126

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$263,160
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+94.6%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$270,456
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
$274,500
Median list price
$295,938
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
-2.0%
Median days on market
126 days
Homes sold (recent period)
136
For-sale inventory
133
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
315
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,624/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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Pee Dee Elementary, Whittemore Park Middle, Academy of Hope Charter

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
94
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,325
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,380

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Conway Horry County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+7,033 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
11.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
51.9%
Median annual property tax
$794
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
122,265
Average weekly wage
$843
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,246

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

How it compares

ZIP 29527State medianUS median
Median home value$263,160$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$274,500$290,675$325,000
Median days on market126 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,624/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$794$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 29527?
$263,160.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29527?
$274,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29527?
Median days on market: 126 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29527?
Typical rent: $1,624/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29527?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 29527 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29527?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29527?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29527?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29527?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29527 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29527?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29527?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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