How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29485?

The typical home in 29485 is worth $371,202, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 29485?

Home values in 29485 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 29485?

A typical home in 29485 rents for about $1,705 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.

What is the property tax rate in 29485?

The effective property tax rate in 29485 is 0.6% — roughly $2,110 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 29485 has a population of 58,507 and a median household income of $82,987.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29485

Dorchester County · Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Typical home value

$371,202^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -0.6%
5-year / yr: +5.5%
10-year / yr: +6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +30.7%
vs metro: -8.8%
vs state: +63.9%

Price history

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

The typical home in 29485 is worth $371,202 — 8.8% below the Charleston-North Charleston, SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,705 a month — a 5.5% gross rental yield. 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: $1,705^[2]
Gross yield: 5.5%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.3%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 0.6%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,110^[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: 58,507^[3]
Median household income: $82,987^[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: 10
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 1

Ashley Ridge High
High · Grades 9–12 · Dorchester 02
2,735 students
Sand Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dorchester 02
1,241 students
Beech Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dorchester 02
1,209 students
East Edisto Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dorchester 02
942 students
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dorchester 02
886 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield5.5%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%

Annual rent$20,460

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,877

Loan principal$296,962

Down payment$74,240

Total interest paid$378,758

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.39

Monthly cost to own$2,363

Monthly rent$1,705

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: 39th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 53rd percentile^[2]
Property tax: 81st percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

5th for most populous in SCView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29485?: The typical home in 29485 is worth $371,202, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29485?: Home values in 29485 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29485?: A typical home in 29485 rents for about $1,705 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 29485?: The effective property tax rate in 29485 is 0.6% — roughly $2,110 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29485?: ZIP code 29485 has a population of 58,507 and a median household income of $82,987.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

29461 vs 29485 →
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Gross yield
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Typical home
$361,929
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29420
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Typical home
$336,046
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29486
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Typical home
$407,031
Gross yield
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29410
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Typical home
$413,464
Gross yield
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29445
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Typical home
$324,232
Gross yield
6.7%

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