The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29445 sells for about $329,000, or $249 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.6%), a market in balance. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,542 a month.
ZIP 29445 — Goose Creek
The Goose Creek housing market remains stable with a median price of $329,000, reflecting a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. While year-over-year price growth has flattened, the area continues to see steady demand driven by its affordability relative to the broader Charleston metro area. Inventory levels are sufficient to support current sales volume, keeping the market competitive but not overheated.
This ZIP code is ideal for families and military personnel seeking affordable suburban housing with reasonable access to the Charleston metro area's major employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 0.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 6.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 29445, Berkeley County SC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Goose Creek are generally considered moderate, with property crime being the most common concern; the area is often viewed as safer than the more urban centers of the Charleston metro region.
Schools serving the 29445 ZIP code are part of the Berkeley County School District, which maintains a mix of ratings across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
The area is subject to flood risks due to its low-lying coastal geography and proximity to the Goose Creek Reservoir, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Charleston Naval Weapons Station and ongoing residential development, which continues to expand the suburban footprint of the city.
Property taxes are assessed by Berkeley County based on the fair market value of the property, with specific millage rates applied for school districts, municipal services, and county operations.
Residents primarily commute via US-52 and I-26 toward the Charleston employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features access to the Goose Creek Reservoir for boating and fishing, several municipal parks, and proximity to regional shopping centers in North Charleston.
The rental market is characterized by high demand from military personnel and commuters, with vacancy rates remaining low and rents showing consistent upward pressure.
The local economy is anchored by the Charleston Naval Weapons Station and a growing retail and service sector that supports the expanding suburban population.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-52 serving as the primary arterial road connecting the area to the broader Charleston metro network.
Development is focused on mixed-use residential projects and infrastructure improvements to accommodate the steady population growth in the Berkeley County corridor.
The Berkeley County Assessor's office conducts periodic reassessments to ensure property values align with current market conditions.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to Berkeley County School District taxes and various municipal service fees specific to the city of Goose Creek.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's flood zone designations and proximity to the coast, requiring careful assessment for homeowners.
South Carolina continues to experience positive net domestic migration, driven by retirees and families relocating from the Northeast and Midwest.
South Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically extends the timeline for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property condition disclosure statement to buyers, detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 29445 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides recreational boating and fishing opportunities for residents.
A popular 18-hole public golf course located within the community.
Features walking trails and community gathering spaces.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.