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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29477

Dorchester County · Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Typical home value

$208,539[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-7.0%
5-year / yr
+3.7%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-26.6%
vs metro
-48.8%
vs state
-7.9%
ZIP 29477 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29477 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29477 is worth $208,539 — 48.8% below the Charleston-North Charleston, SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 7.0%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,203[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
7,176[3]
Median household income
$53,894[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • William Memorial Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dorchester 04

    597 students

  • St. George Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dorchester 04

    292 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 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$1,054
Loan principal$166,831
Down payment$41,708
Total interest paid$212,784

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$1,329
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
15th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
83rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29477?
The typical home in 29477 is worth $208,539, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29477?
Home values in 29477 are down 7.0% over the past year, and up 3.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 29477?
The effective property tax rate in 29477 is 0.6% — roughly $1,203 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29477?
ZIP code 29477 has a population of 7,176 and a median household income of $53,894.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Russellville CDP, SC

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

    Typical home
    $215,546
    Gross yield
  • SC

    Typical home
    $219,193
    Gross yield
  • SC

    Typical home
    $221,112
    Gross yield
  • Reevesville, SC

    Typical home
    $193,855
    Gross yield
  • SC

    Typical home
    $237,374
    Gross yield

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