Greenwood South Carolina Map

About Greenwood, South Carolina

Greenwood is a locality in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 22,536. The population density is 521.1 people per km². Greenwood is located at 34.1954°N, 82.1618°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29649.

Greenwood rests in a landscape of gentle hills, where the Piedmont’s soft undulations meet the broad, open sky. It lies 35.1 miles south-east of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 127°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west of Ninety Six. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a certain warmth, a humid embrace that softens the edges of the world. Mature oaks and pines, their branches reaching like supplicating arms, punctuate the fields, their deep greens a constant against the faded golds of cultivated land. Distant farmhouses, their paint often weathered to a soft grey or muted blue, appear like scattered thoughts across the horizon, hinting at lives lived in quiet communion with the soil. The terrain, though not dramatic, possesses a subtle character, a yielding quality that suggests resilience and a deep-rooted connection to the earth. The story of Greenwood is one of agricultural roots and burgeoning industry, a place that found its footing in the fertile lands and the industrious spirit of its people. Cotton once reigned supreme, its white bolls a familiar sight, shaping the economy and the lives of generations. Today, while that agrarian past still whispers through the landscape, Greenwood has diversified, embracing manufacturing and technology with a steady hand. The presence of Lander University imbues the city with a youthful energy, a counterpoint to the enduring charm of its historic downtown, where brick facades tell tales of commerce and community. It is a place where the past is not forgotten but rather integrated, a living testament to a continuous unfolding, where the rhythm of daily life moves with a determined, yet unhurried, grace.

About This Greenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenwood, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.1954, -82.161788. 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 Greenwood and Greenwood County.

Detailed location data for Greenwood includes the ZIP code (29332), telephone area code (803, 864), county seat of Greenwood County (Greenwood), and school district assignment (Greenwood School District 50). 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 Greenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.