Salem South Carolina Map

About Salem, South Carolina

Salem is a locality in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 177. The population density is 87.7 people per km². Salem is located at 34.8898°N, 82.9765°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29676.

Salem unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the verdant tapestry of forests gives way to open fields, the air often carrying the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil. It lies 32.5 miles north-west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 325°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-north-east of Walhalla. The terrain here, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers a gentle, yet persistent, rise and fall, creating a sense of spaciousness that belies its relatively contained geography. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting long, warm shadows that soften the edges of barns and the stoic facades of older homes, imbuing Salem with a quiet, contemplative beauty. The history of Salem is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, its early settlers drawn to the fertile ground for farming, a tradition that continues to shape its local economy today, with crops like corn and soybeans often dotting the horizon. While not a place of grand historical pronouncements, Salem possesses a sturdy, enduring character, built on the resilience of those who have worked this land for generations. The nearby Keowee-Toxaway State Park, with its scenic beauty and historical echoes of its past as a Cherokee hunting ground, offers a profound connection to the natural world and the deep time that predates human settlement, a constant reminder of the enduring spirit of this corner of South Carolina.

About This Salem Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salem, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.889816, -82.976536. 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 Salem and Oconee County.

Detailed location data for Salem includes the ZIP code (29555), telephone area code (843, 854, 864), county seat of Oconee County (Walhalla), and school district assignment (Oconee 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 Salem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.