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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29440

Georgetown County

Typical home value

$248,987[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.7%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-12.3%
vs metro
vs state
+9.9%
ZIP 29440 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29440 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29440 is worth $248,987. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,650 a month — a 8.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,650[2]
Gross yield
8.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,058[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
27,319[3]
Median household income
$56,124[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+407[5]
Moved in
2,296
Moved out
1,889

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
1
  • Georgetown High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Georgetown 01

    917 students

  • Georgetown Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Georgetown 01

    682 students

  • Kensington Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Georgetown 01

    565 students

  • Maryville Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Georgetown 01

    477 students

  • McDonald Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Georgetown 01

    386 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 yield8.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%
Annual rent$19,800

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$1,259
Loan principal$199,189
Down payment$49,797
Total interest paid$254,055

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 ratio0.94
Monthly cost to own$1,556
Monthly rent$1,650

Owning 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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29440?
The typical home in 29440 is worth $248,987, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29440?
Home values in 29440 are down 1.7% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29440?
A typical home in 29440 rents for about $1,650 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 29440?
The effective property tax rate in 29440 is 0.4% — roughly $1,058 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29440?
ZIP code 29440 has a population of 27,319 and a median household income of $56,124.

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