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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29420

Dorchester County · Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Typical home value

$336,046[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.8%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+18.3%
vs metro
-17.4%
vs state
+48.4%
ZIP 29420 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29420 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29420 is worth $336,046 — 17.4% below the Charleston-North Charleston, SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,673 a month — a 6.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,673[2]
Gross yield
6.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,198[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
23,959[3]
Median household income
$72,661[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+1,436[5]
Moved in
8,405
Moved out
6,969

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
1
  • Fort Dorchester High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Dorchester 02

    2,301 students

  • River Oaks Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dorchester 02

    801 students

  • Pinehurst Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Charleston 01

    690 students

  • Eagle Nest Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dorchester 02

    681 students

  • Northwoods Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Charleston 01

    677 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 yield6.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$20,079

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$1,699
Loan principal$268,837
Down payment$67,209
Total interest paid$342,886

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 ratio1.29
Monthly cost to own$2,161
Monthly rent$1,673

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
37th percentile[1]
Rental yield
63rd percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29420?
The typical home in 29420 is worth $336,046, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29420?
Home values in 29420 are down 1.8% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29420?
A typical home in 29420 rents for about $1,673 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 29420?
The effective property tax rate in 29420 is 0.7% — roughly $2,198 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29420?
ZIP code 29420 has a population of 23,959 and a median household income of $72,661.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Goose Creek, SC

    Typical home
    $324,232
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • North Charleston, SC

    Typical home
    $319,584
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • North Charleston, SC

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

    Typical home
    $316,180
    Gross yield
  • Ridgeville, SC

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

    Typical home
    $361,929
    Gross yield
    6.1%

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