Lakewood South Carolina Map

About Lakewood, South Carolina

Lakewood is a locality in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,544. The population density is 161.7 people per km². Lakewood is located at 33.8468°N, 80.3501°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29150.

Lakewood lies quiet, a sun-drenched expanse where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and the distant hum of cicadas. It lies 5.1 miles south of Sumter, SC (from Sumter, SC: bearing 186°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-east of Cherryvale. The land itself is a gentle swell, a tapestry of tall pines and hardy oaks, their branches reaching towards a sky that often burns with the fierce blue of a Carolina summer. Scattered clearings reveal fields of resilient crops, their green a vibrant contrast to the earthy tones of the soil, and the occasional glint of sunlight on slow-moving water hints at the unseen creeks and ponds that thread through the landscape. Here, life moves with a languid grace, dictated by the slow turning of seasons and the steady pulse of nature. The history of Lakewood is a story etched in the very soil, a legacy of agriculture that has shaped its character for generations. Once a landscape dominated by cotton fields, the economy has steadily shifted, finding new footing in the cultivation of timber and the quiet hum of local businesses that cater to the needs of its residents. While grand historical monuments are few, the enduring spirit of the community is evident in the weathered barns and the friendly greetings exchanged on dusty roads. The quality of light at dusk, a soft, golden wash that settles over the pine stands, seems to carry the weight of these quiet histories, painting the evening with a nostalgic glow.

About This Lakewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakewood, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.846826, -80.350081. 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 Lakewood and Sumter County.

Detailed location data for Lakewood includes the ZIP code (29072), telephone area code (864, 803), county seat of Sumter County (Sumter), and school district assignment (Sumter County Consolidated 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 Lakewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.