Carolina Forest South Carolina Map

About Carolina Forest, South Carolina

Carolina Forest is a locality in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 26,263. The population density is 605.6 people per km². Carolina Forest is located at 33.7606°N, 78.8593°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29579.

Carolina Forest unfurls itself in a verdant expanse, a landscape sculpted by the gentle embrace of the coastal plain. It lies 5.2 miles north-north-east of Myrtle Beach, SC (from Myrtle Beach, SC: bearing 18°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-north-east of Socastee. Here, the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and damp earth, a perpetual reminder of the surrounding woodlands. Live oaks, their limbs draped in Spanish moss like aged patriarchs, stand sentinel over sprawling residential neighborhoods, their canopies forming a dappled ceiling that softens the bright Carolina sun. Beneath this leafy embrace, the terrain remains largely flat, an easy, yielding surface that slopes imperceptibly towards unseen waterways, hinting at the proximity of the Atlantic. The character of Carolina Forest is one of quiet growth, a place where the wild beauty of the Lowcountry mingles with the deliberate design of modern living, creating a unique sense of place where nature’s enduring presence is always felt. The story of Carolina Forest is one of transformation, a landscape once dominated by agricultural fields and timberlands that has blossomed into a vibrant hub of residential and commercial development. Historically, this region, like much of Horry County, was tied to the cultivation of tobacco and timber, its economy shaped by the bounty of the land and the labor it demanded. Today, that economic engine has shifted, with a focus on retail, services, and the ever-present draw of the nearby Grand Strand. Yet, echoes of its past persist, not in grand historical monuments, but in the enduring rhythm of the seasons and the way the land continues to shape the lives of its inhabitants. The presence of numerous golf courses, a nod to the region's recreational appeal, now dot the landscape, weaving a new pattern onto the familiar green canvas, while the very development itself offers a distinct character, a sense of a community still actively shaping its identity.

About This Carolina Forest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carolina Forest, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.760567, -78.859342. 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 Carolina Forest and Horry County.

Detailed location data for Carolina Forest includes the ZIP code (29579), telephone area code (843, 854), county seat of Horry County (Conway), and school district assignment (Horry County School District). 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 Carolina Forest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.