3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 298xxAiken, SC area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 298 changed +5.1% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.8% for South Carolina and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 29801–29899. Most of its 2010 population lived in Aiken County (67%), Edgefield County (12%), Barnwell County (10%). Communities in the region include North Augusta, Belvedere, Barnwell, Edgefield, Clearwater. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +5.1%
- 5-year change
- +56.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +248%
- National rank (1 year)
- 255th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 298 vs South Carolina and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 298: 347.9
- South Carolina: 397.2
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro: 330.3
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 298 | SC | U.S. | Gap vs SC | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.1% | +3.8% | +3.0% | +1.3 pts | +2.1 pts |
| 3 years | +19.7% | +16.6% | +12.9% | +3.1 pts | +6.8 pts |
| 5 years | +56.6% | +54.9% | +41.3% | +1.7 pts | +15.3 pts |
| 10 years | +106% | +114% | +93.3% | −8.5 pts | +12.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +248% | +297% | +292% | −49.3 pts | −43.7 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 298 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +232% | $995,109 |
| Q2 2000 | +205% | $915,259 |
| Q2 2005 | +136% | $707,957 |
| Q2 2010 | +102% | $606,432 |
| Q2 2015 | +118% | $654,503 |
| Q2 2020 | +71.9% | $515,775 |
| Q2 2021 | +56.6% | $469,698 |
| Q2 2023 | +19.7% | $359,057 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.1% | $315,327 |
How ZIP3 298 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 298 ranks 255th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 3rd of 10 in South Carolina. Its one-year change is +2.1 pts versus the nation and +1.3 pts versus South Carolina. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 255th of 882 | 3rd of 10 |
| 3 years | 212th of 882 | 1st of 10 |
| 5 years | 94th of 882 | 3rd of 10 |
| 10 years | 245th of 882 | 7th of 10 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 505th of 879 | 6th of 10 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 298
ZIP3 298's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 13.9% to its low in Q2 2013, and regained its peak in Q1 2018, about 9 years after the top. Today it sits +91.1% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 298 | Q1 2009 | Q2 2013 | -13.9% | Q1 2018 (9 yrs) | +91.1% |
| SC | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -13.0% | Q3 2016 (8.5 yrs) | +110% |
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q1 2014 | -14.9% | Q2 2018 (9.2 yrs) | +87.6% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 298's index has changed +57.1% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 298 after inflation | SC after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.2% | -0.0% | +1.1% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +9.0% | +6.2% | +3.7% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +26.2% | +24.9% | +20.3% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +47.8% | +54.0% | +45.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +57.1% | +79.4% | +49.2% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 298
Regional estimate
$616,826
- Estimated gain
- $316,826
- Index change
- +106%
- Start index
- 169.20
- End index
- 347.89
ZIP3 298 (Aiken, SC area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA area | GA | +1.8% | +41.5% | +217% |
| 308 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA area | GA | +8.0% | +47.7% | +217% |
| 290 · Lexington, SC area | SC | +1.8% | +53.6% | +238% |
| 292 · Columbia, SC area | SC | +5.8% | +51.8% | +232% |
| 291 · Sumter, SC area | SC | +6.1% | +54.6% | +239% |
| 304 · Statesboro, GA area | GA | +3.4% | +56.5% | +283% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 347.89 |
| Q1 2026 | 345.56 |
| Q4 2025 | 345.95 |
| Q3 2025 | 337.27 |
| Q2 2025 | 330.98 |
| Q1 2025 | 328.96 |
| Q4 2024 | 319.36 |
| Q3 2024 | 318.81 |
| Q2 2024 | 306.42 |
| Q1 2024 | 293.54 |
| Q4 2023 | 306.72 |
| Q3 2023 | 309.50 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 298?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 298, the regional index changed +5.1% over the year to Q2 2026, +56.6% over five years, +106% over ten years, and +248% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 298 appreciating faster than South Carolina and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +5.1% compares with +3.8% for South Carolina and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +2.1 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +15.3 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 298?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 298. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 29801 to 29899 (36 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.