Homewood South Carolina Map

About Homewood, South Carolina

Homewood is a locality in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,708. The population density is 264.3 people per km². Homewood is located at 33.8841°N, 79.0484°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29526.

Homewood unfolds as a quiet expanse where the flatlands gently surrender to the slow, deliberate flow of meandering waterways. It lies 3.3 miles north of Conway, SC (from Conway, SC: bearing 359°T), and is situated 16.4 miles north-west of Myrtle Beach. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle humidity, thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of pine needles. Fields, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch out under a sky that often feels immense, a vast, pale canvas where clouds drift like forgotten thoughts. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel at the edges of properties, their Spanish moss a soft, grey drapery that whispers in the infrequent breezes, giving the landscape a timeless, almost drowsy character. The history of Homewood is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the waterways that have always provided sustenance and passage. Once, this land was shaped by agricultural rhythms, its economy rooted in crops suited to the coastal plain, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and the enduring connection to the land. While industry has come and gone, the spirit of resilience remains, a quiet determination that echoes in the unhurried pace of daily life. The nearby Lumina River, a vital artery, hints at a past of commerce and connection, its dark, reflective waters now offering a tranquil beauty, a place where the present still feels deeply connected to the enduring pulse of the earth.

About This Homewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Homewood, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.884059, -79.04837. 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 Homewood and Horry County.

Detailed location data for Homewood includes the ZIP code (29526), 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 Homewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.