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Coosawatchie, SC — ZIP 29936

Population: 14,989 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 29936 (Coosawatchie, SC) is $317,699 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $363,143 after a median 99 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,676/month. 6 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 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,699

Typical home value

-0.7%

1-year change

99

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$317,699
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
0.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+101.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$338,116
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$363,143
Median list price
$387,031
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
-0.1%
Median days on market
99 days
Homes sold (recent period)
107
For-sale inventory
102
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
139
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,676/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,392/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,579/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,896/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,075/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)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 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, Heartwood Community School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
61
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
46.3 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
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
CANDLER HOSPITAL, SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+632 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
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
9,739
Average weekly wage
$1,044
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,858

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

How it compares

ZIP 29936State medianUS median
Typical home value$317,699$229,560$285,053
Median sale price$363,143$291,664$319,906
Median days on market99 days72 days48 days
Typical rent$1,676/mo$1,619/mo$1,803/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 typical home value in ZIP 29936?
$317,699.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29936?
$363,143.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29936?
Median days on market: 99 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29936?
Typical rent: $1,676/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?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 29936. 61 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
6 schools (2 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
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: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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