Five Forks South Carolina Map

About Five Forks, South Carolina

Five Forks is a locality in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 18,656. The population density is 973.7 people per km². Five Forks is located at 34.8048°N, 82.2296°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29681.

Five Forks unfolds as a landscape of rolling hills and verdant valleys, where the South Carolina Piedmont begins its gentle descent. It lies 4.9 miles north-north-east of Simpsonville, SC (from Simpsonville, SC: bearing 17°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-south-east of Greenville. Here, the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer shower, and the light at dusk often paints the sky in hues of lavender and soft orange, filtering through the widespread canopy of oak and hickory. The terrain, a tapestry of soft slopes and shallow draws, speaks of a land that has long yielded to cultivation and habitation without dramatic pronouncements. This is a place where the horizon feels close, yet expansive, punctuated by the occasional cluster of homes and the glint of sunlight off distant rooftops. The history of Five Forks is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the waterways that have sustained it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, established farms that laid the groundwork for the local economy. Over time, the character of Five Forks has evolved, shifting from its agrarian roots to incorporate a blend of residential growth and small-scale commerce, reflecting the broader economic currents of the region. While no single grand monument defines its past, the quiet persistence of its communities and the enduring spirit of its people are the true hallmarks of Five Forks, a locality that has quietly grown into its present form, absorbing the influences of generations.

About This Five Forks Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Five Forks, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.804842, -82.229559. 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 Five Forks and Greenville County.

Detailed location data for Five Forks includes the ZIP code (29512), telephone area code (864), county seat of Greenville County (Greenville), and school district assignment (Greenville 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 Five Forks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.