Ridgeland South Carolina Map

About Ridgeland, South Carolina

Ridgeland is a locality in Jasper County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,764. The population density is 30.0 people per km². Ridgeland is located at 32.4807°N, 80.9804°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29936.

Ridgeland rests in a part of the Lowcountry where the land exhales a humid breath, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 18.2 miles north-north-west of Bluffton, SC (from Bluffton, SC: bearing 337°T), and is situated 18.4 miles west of Beaufort. The terrain here is a gentle, sandy spread, punctuated by the dark, slow-moving waters of the Broad River, a watery vein that nourishes the surrounding marshlands and cypress tupelo swamps. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of live oaks draped in Spanish moss, falls in diffused shafts, illuminating the palmetto fronds and the occasional flash of a scarlet tanager. The air itself feels heavy, carrying the distant drone of cicadas and the whisper of wind through the tall grasses that border the roadside, a quiet testament to the persistent, verdant life that thrives in this coastal plain. This is a place where the echoes of a planter past still linger, a history interwoven with the cultivation of indigo and cotton, and later, the rise of timber industries that shaped its early economy. Today, Ridgeland’s character is a blend of its agricultural roots and its strategic position along major transportation routes, drawing a livelihood from trucking, logistics, and the steady flow of travelers passing through. The Broad River's influence is undeniable, shaping not just the landscape but also the very pace of life, encouraging a thoughtful consideration of time, as the tides ebb and flow with an ancient rhythm. One can sense the enduring connection to the water and the land, a quiet strength that defines the spirit of Ridgeland.

About This Ridgeland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ridgeland, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.480744, -80.980386. 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 Ridgeland and Jasper County.

Detailed location data for Ridgeland includes the ZIP code (29936), telephone area code (843), county seat of Jasper County (Ridgeland), and school district assignment (Jasper 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 Ridgeland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.