Anderson South Carolina Map

About Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson is a locality in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 30,051. The population density is 712.8 people per km². Anderson is located at 34.5034°N, 82.6501°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29625.

Anderson unfolds across rolling Piedmont terrain, where the gentle hills begin their slow descent toward the coastal plain. It lies 27.1 miles south-west of Mauldin, SC (from Mauldin, SC: bearing 226°T), and is situated 3.6 miles east-south-east of Centerville. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the broad, green lawns and the sturdy brick buildings of the downtown core, casting long, warm shadows. Mature oaks and magnolias, their branches thick with a history of seasons, line the avenues, offering a dappled canopy overhead. The air itself often carries a humid sweetness, a blend of blooming azaleas in spring and the earthy scent of fertile soil. This is a place with roots reaching back to the fertile agricultural lands that first drew settlers, a legacy still visible in the surrounding countryside and the enduring spirit of its people. Anderson’s economic pulse, once strongly tied to cotton and textiles, has diversified, embracing modern manufacturing and a growing service sector. The presence of Anderson University adds a vibrant intellectual energy, its students mingling with long-time residents in the town's gathering spots. A notable landmark, the Anderson County Courthouse, stands as a sentinel of civic life, its architecture a quiet testament to the region's enduring heritage.

About This Anderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anderson, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.503439, -82.650133. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Anderson and Anderson County.

Detailed location data for Anderson includes the ZIP code (29624), telephone area code (864), county seat of Anderson County (Anderson), and school district assignment (Anderson School District 5). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Anderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.