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Coosawatchie, SC — ZIP 29936

Population: 14,989 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29936 (Coosawatchie, SC) is $323,462 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $377,358 after a median 86 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,877/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$323,462

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$323,462
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+105.6%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$343,231
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
$377,358
Median list price
$389,500
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
-4.1%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
108
For-sale inventory
93
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
106
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,877/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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Dept Of Correction N04, Beaufort 80, Jasper 01
Schools include
Ridgeland High, Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence, Ridgeland Elementary, Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence, Polaris Tech Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wamchem, Inc. (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)

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
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,441
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,277

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, Fort Pulaski National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (15 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 (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+632 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
8.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.3%
Median annual property tax
$909
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
61.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,711
Average weekly wage
$990
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,384

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

How it compares

ZIP 29936State medianUS median
Median home value$323,462$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$377,358$290,675$325,000
Median days on market86 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,877/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$909$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 29936?
$323,462.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29936?
$377,358.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29936?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29936?
Typical rent: $1,877/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29936?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane.
Is ZIP 29936 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29936?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29936?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29936?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29936?
5 schools (1 elementary, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29936 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29936?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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