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Zcta 29118, SC

Zcta 29118, SC.

Population: 15,135 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zcta 29118, SC is $235,421 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $235,000 after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,361/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,421

Typical home value

+2.9%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$235,421
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.8%
10-year appreciation
+68.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$235,421
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
$235,000
Median list price
$282,500
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
-5.0%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,361/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$659/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$746/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$906/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,191/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Orangeburg, Orangeburg 81, Limestone Charters Association
Schools include
Marshall Elementary, Orangeburg Wilkinson High, The Orangeburg Career & Technology Center, Orangeburg High School for Health Professions

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
SCRDI Bluff Road (21.9 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
65.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,168
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,283

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (17 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL, G WERBER BRYAN PSYCH HOSP, MUSC HEALTH COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER DOWNTOWN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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)
+67 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
15.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,083
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,797
Average weekly wage
$945
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

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

How it compares

Zcta 29118State medianUS median
Typical home value$235,421$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$235,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market98 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,361/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,083$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 Zcta 29118, SC?
$235,421.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 29118, SC?
$235,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 29118, SC?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 29118, SC?
Typical rent: $1,361/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 29118, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, cold wave.
Is Zcta 29118, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zcta 29118, SC. 5 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 Zcta 29118, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 29118, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 29118, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 29118, SC?
4 schools (1 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zcta 29118, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 29118, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Zcta 29118

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