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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29448

Dorchester County · Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Typical home value

$215,546[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.7%
5-year / yr
+4.2%
10-year / yr
+7.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-24.1%
vs metro
-47.0%
vs state
-4.8%
ZIP 29448 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29448 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29448 is worth $215,546 — 47.0% below the Charleston-North Charleston, SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,206[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
1,997[3]
Median household income
$71,967[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

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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,090
Loan principal$172,437
Down payment$43,109
Total interest paid$219,934

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,370
Monthly rent

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
17th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
79th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29448?
The typical home in 29448 is worth $215,546, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29448?
Home values in 29448 are down 2.7% over the past year, and up 4.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 29448?
The effective property tax rate in 29448 is 0.6% — roughly $1,206 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29448?
ZIP code 29448 has a population of 1,997 and a median household income of $71,967.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • SC

    Typical home
    $219,193
    Gross yield
  • SC

    Typical home
    $221,112
    Gross yield
  • St. George, SC

    Typical home
    $208,539
    Gross yield
  • Russellville CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $202,428
    Gross yield
  • Reevesville, SC

    Typical home
    $193,855
    Gross yield
  • SC

    Typical home
    $237,374
    Gross yield

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