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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29488

Colleton County

Typical home value

$209,602[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.5%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+7.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-26.2%
vs metro
vs state
-7.5%
ZIP 29488 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29488 in SC

Price history

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

The typical home in 29488 is worth $209,602. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.5%. 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
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,093[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
22,538[3]
Median household income
$49,876[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+130[5]
Moved in
988
Moved out
858

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • Colleton County High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Colleton 01

    1,396 students

  • Colleton County Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Colleton 01

    1,070 students

  • Forest Hills Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Colleton 01

    463 students

  • Northside Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Colleton 01

    443 students

  • Black Street Early Childhood Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Colleton 01

    328 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$1,060
Loan principal$167,682
Down payment$41,920
Total interest paid$213,869

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$1,325
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29488?
The typical home in 29488 is worth $209,602, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29488?
Home values in 29488 are down 2.5% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 29488?
The effective property tax rate in 29488 is 0.5% — roughly $1,093 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29488?
ZIP code 29488 has a population of 22,538 and a median household income of $49,876.

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