James Island South Carolina Map

About James Island, South Carolina

James Island is a locality in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 12,198. The population density is 936.3 people per km². James Island is located at 32.7274°N, 79.9483°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29412.

James Island breathes the humid, salt-laced air of the South Carolina Lowcountry, a verdant expanse where live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like ancient sentinels, cast long, languid shadows across sun-drenched roads. It lies 3.5 miles south-south-west of Charleston, SC (from Charleston, SC: bearing 197°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of North Charleston. The landscape here is a gentle, rolling tapestry of dense woodlands, punctuated by shimmering creeks and tidal marshes that whisper secrets of the coast, their surfaces mirroring the vast, ever-changing sky. The air itself, thick with the scent of pine and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, hums with the tireless industry of cicadas, a constant, vital chorus that underscores the quiet resilience of this island sanctuary. Everywhere, the land seems to yield softly, a welcoming embrace to the brackish waters that define its edges, creating a permeable boundary between the terrestrial and the aquatic. This land, long shaped by the ebb and flow of tides and the determined spirit of its inhabitants, carries the echoes of a rich and complex history. Originally settled by agrarian communities, James Island’s economy has evolved from its plantation roots, now finding its pulse in a blend of residential growth and thriving local businesses, with a notable presence in the service and retail sectors. Its proximity to Charleston has fostered a dynamic character, attracting families and professionals alike, yet it retains a distinct, unhurried rhythm, a palpable sense of place that feels both connected and apart. The island’s strategic importance throughout history has left its mark, with remnants of past conflicts subtly integrated into the modern landscape, a constant reminder of the generations who have called this tranquil, water-bound world home.

About This James Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of James Island, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.727407, -79.948268. 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 James Island and Charleston County.

Detailed location data for James Island includes the ZIP code (29412), telephone area code (864), county seat of Charleston County (Charleston), and school district assignment (Charleston 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 James Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.