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Hilton head isla, SC — ZIP 29928

Population: 15,785 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29928 (Hilton head isla, SC) is $771,543 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.63M after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,079/month. 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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$771,543

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$771,543
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+43.0%
10-year appreciation
+104.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$771,543
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
$1.63M
Median list price
$1.64M
Median price per sqft
$564
1-year sale-price change
+5.4%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
130
For-sale inventory
563
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
170
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
79 days
New listings (monthly)
112

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,079/mo
1-year rent change
+7.6%
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 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
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (13.5 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
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,642
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,324

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Pulaski National Monument (14 mi)
National parks include
Fort Pulaski National Monument, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, COASTAL HARBOR TREATMENT CENTER, HILTON HEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,660 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
5.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,659
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,612
Average weekly wage
$945
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,030

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

How it compares

ZIP 29928State medianUS median
Median home value$771,543$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$1.63M$290,675$325,000
Median days on market46 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$3,079/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,659$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 29928?
$771,543.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29928?
$1.63M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29928?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29928?
Typical rent: $3,079/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29928?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 29928 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29928?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29928?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29928?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 29928 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29928?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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