Newport South Carolina Map

About Newport, South Carolina

Newport is a locality in York County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,121. The population density is 198.7 people per km². Newport is located at 34.9899°N, 81.1009°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29732.

Newport rests in a wide, flat expanse of South Carolina, where the coastal plain slopes gently towards the Atlantic. It lies 6.2 miles north-west of Rock Hill, SC (from Rock Hill, SC: bearing 316°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Fort Mill. The air here carries a perpetual hum of humidity, thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, even when the sun blazes overhead. Ancient live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss like spectral beards, stand sentinel over low-lying fields and meandering blackwater creeks. The land itself feels soft, yielding, a place where roots delve deep into the rich, dark soil, and where the rustle of palmettos often accompanies the distant call of a wading bird. This stretch of coastland, though far from the bustling tourist hubs, has a history etched into its very character. Newport’s economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding waters and fertile ground, with fishing fleets and small farms shaping the lives of its inhabitants for generations. The quiet rhythm of daily life here is punctuated by the predictable tides and the slow growth of crops. Local lore speaks of families who have worked this land and sailed these waters for centuries, their stories as much a part of Newport as the salty breeze that whispers through the salt marshes, a constant reminder of the sea's enduring presence.

About This Newport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newport, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.989864, -81.100909. 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 Newport and York County.

Detailed location data for Newport includes the ZIP code (29732), telephone area code (864), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (York School District 3). 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 Newport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.