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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29486

Berkeley County · Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Typical home value

$407,031[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.6%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+43.3%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+79.7%
ZIP 29486 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29486 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29486 is worth $407,031. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,966 a month — a 5.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,966[2]
Gross yield
5.8%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,097[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
53,975[3]
Median household income
$89,578[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+3,078[5]
Moved in
13,326
Moved out
10,248

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Cane Bay High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Berkeley 01

    2,490 students

  • Cane Bay Middle

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Berkeley 01

    1,475 students

  • Cane Bay Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Berkeley 01

    1,226 students

  • Berkeley Preparatory Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Charter Institute at Erskine

    786 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 yield5.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$23,590

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$2,058
Loan principal$325,625
Down payment$81,406
Total interest paid$415,316

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 ratio1.31
Monthly cost to own$2,574
Monthly rent$1,966

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
32nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
58th percentile[2]
Property tax
62nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29486?
The typical home in 29486 is worth $407,031, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29486?
Home values in 29486 are down 2.6% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29486?
A typical home in 29486 rents for about $1,966 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 29486?
The effective property tax rate in 29486 is 0.5% — roughly $2,097 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29486?
ZIP code 29486 has a population of 53,975 and a median household income of $89,578.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Hanahan, SC

    Typical home
    $413,464
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • North Charleston, SC

    Typical home
    $371,202
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • McClellanville, SC

    Typical home
    $443,947
    Gross yield
  • Moncks Corner, SC

    Typical home
    $365,043
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Summerville, SC

    Typical home
    $361,929
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Charleston, SC

    Typical home
    $473,817
    Gross yield
    4.6%

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