Jackson South Carolina Map

About Jackson, South Carolina

Jackson is a locality in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. Jackson is located at 33.4993°N, 79.1989°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29831.

Jackson unfolds across a landscape where the Lowcountry's gentle embrace meets the whisper of the Atlantic. It lies 22.2 miles south-west of Myrtle Beach, SC (from Myrtle Beach, SC: bearing 234°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west-south-west of Murrells Inlet. Here, ancient live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like the shawls of forgotten queens, stand sentinel over roads that wind through dense pine forests and the shimmering, brackish waters of tidal creeks. The air itself carries a humid sweetness, thick with the scent of pine needles and the distant tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, filters through the canopy in shafts of liquid gold, illuminating the palmetto fronds and the rust-colored earth. The history of Jackson is intricately tied to the fertile lands and the waterways that have sustained it for generations. Once a region dominated by rice and indigo plantations, its economy has since diversified, though agriculture, particularly the cultivation of soybeans and corn, continues to hold a significant place. The legacy of its past is evident in the architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents, who possess a quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land. While not a bustling metropolis, Jackson offers a distinct character, a place where the echoes of bygone eras mingle with the simple, steady rhythm of contemporary life, a quiet corner of Georgetown County where the past breathes softly in the present.

About This Jackson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jackson, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.499335, -79.198935. 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 Jackson and Georgetown County.

Detailed location data for Jackson includes the ZIP code (29440), telephone area code (864), county seat of Georgetown County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Aiken 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 Jackson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.