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New ellenton, SC — ZIP 29809

Population: 2,301 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29809 (New ellenton, SC) is $140,280 — up 10.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $261,828 after a median 77 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$140,280

Median home value

+10.6%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$140,280
1-year appreciation
+10.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+4.5%
10-year appreciation
+49.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$140,280
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
$261,828
Median list price
$274,900
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+22.7%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$720/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$860/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$970/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,530/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Greendale Elementary, New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Savannah River Site (USDOE) (5.5 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)

Annual precipitation
49.0 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
23
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,093
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,019

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Harman Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL, AUGUSTA VA MEDICAL CENTER, EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+1,250 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
52.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$539
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
75.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,573
Average weekly wage
$1,180
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,471

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

How it compares

ZIP 29809State medianUS median
Median home value$140,280$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$261,828$290,675$325,000
Median days on market77 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$539$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 29809?
$140,280.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29809?
$261,828.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29809?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29809?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $970/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29809?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, heatWave.
Is ZIP 29809 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29809?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29809?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29809?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29809?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29809 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29809?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29809?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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