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Darlington, SC — ZIP 29540

Population: 4,080 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29540 (Darlington, SC) is $153,531 — up 17.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $209,000 after a median 206.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$153,531

Median home value

+17.2%

1-year change

206.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$153,531
1-year appreciation
+17.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+64.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$153,531
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
$209,000
Median list price
$200,000
Median price per sqft
$131
1-year sale-price change
-7.1%
Median days on market
206.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Galey and Lord Plant (10.7 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
63.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,938
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,749

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Graham Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Florence Regional Airport (FLO) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CAROLINA PINES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-PEE DEE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+96 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
17.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$594
Households with broadband internet
49.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,069
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
164

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

How it compares

ZIP 29540State medianUS median
Median home value$153,531$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$209,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market207 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$594$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 29540?
$153,531.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29540?
$209,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29540?
Median days on market: 206.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29540?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,293/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29540?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 29540 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29540?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29540?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29540?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 29540 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29540?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29540?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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