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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29406

Charleston County · Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Typical home value

$300,704[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.8%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+5.9%
vs metro
-26.1%
vs state
+32.8%
ZIP 29406 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29406 in SC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 29406 is worth $300,704 — 26.1% below the Charleston-North Charleston, SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,635 a month — a 6.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,635[2]
Gross yield
6.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,610[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Charleston County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
32,001[3]
Median household income
$49,815[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Charleston County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,859[5]
Moved in
17,633
Moved out
15,774

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
2
  • A. C. Corcoran Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Charleston 01

    716 students

  • Matilda F. Dunston Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Charleston 01

    491 students

  • Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Charleston 01

    475 students

  • Lowcountry Acceleration Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · SC Public Charter School District

    462 students

  • Midland Park Primary

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Charleston 01

    376 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$19,620

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,521
Loan principal$240,563
Down payment$60,141
Total interest paid$306,825

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.17
Monthly cost to own$1,906
Monthly rent$1,635

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
54th percentile[1]
Rental yield
79th percentile[2]
Property tax
74th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29406?
The typical home in 29406 is worth $300,704, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29406?
Home values in 29406 are down 2.8% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29406?
A typical home in 29406 rents for about $1,635 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 29406?
The effective property tax rate in 29406 is 0.5% — roughly $1,610 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29406?
ZIP code 29406 has a population of 32,001 and a median household income of $49,815.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • North Charleston, SC

    Typical home
    $300,698
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Adams Run CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $285,984
    Gross yield
  • Ridgeville, SC

    Typical home
    $315,650
    Gross yield
  • Bonneau, SC

    Typical home
    $316,180
    Gross yield
  • North Charleston, SC

    Typical home
    $318,263
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • North Charleston, SC

    Typical home
    $319,584
    Gross yield
    6.3%

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