ZIP Code 29405

In ZIP code 29405, near Charleston, homes carry a median value of $307,800 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.39%, yielding an annual tax bill of roughly $1,200. Households here earn a median of $56,600, and per-capita income reaches $36,556, so that tax outlay amounts to about 2% of a typical household's yearly earnings. Sales taxes add 9.00% to purchases. The gap between home values and earnings means buyers should weigh upfront costs carefully, though the low rate keeps ongoing ownership expenses contained.