Union South Carolina Map

About Union, South Carolina

Union is a locality in Union County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,079. The population density is 380.6 people per km². Union is located at 34.7154°N, 81.6237°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29379.

Union, South Carolina, unfolds with a quiet dignity across rolling Piedmont terrain, where stands of mature pine and hardwood trees soften the edges of fields once cleared for cultivation. It lies 23.8 miles south-east of Spartanburg, SC (from Spartanburg, SC: bearing 133°T), and is situated 1.6 miles west of Monarch Mill. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a humid sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint, distant scent of blooming honeysuckle, hinting at the deep Southern summer. Broad, open skies preside, often streaked with wispy clouds that drift lazily, casting fleeting shadows across the gentle slopes. The very character of Union seems to be drawn from this landscape, a deliberate, unhurried presence that invites contemplation. The history of Union is inextricably linked to the agricultural legacy of the Carolina Piedmont, a story told in the weathered barns and the enduring presence of cotton and cornfields that still grace the surrounding countryside. Though manufacturing, particularly in textiles, once formed the backbone of its economy, and echoes of that industrial past can be found in the sturdy brick buildings downtown, Union now navigates a new economic course, finding its strength in a diversified approach. A particular charm of Union lies in its understated historical architecture, with homes and public buildings that speak of generations who have lived and worked this land, each brick and porch a silent witness to the town’s evolving narrative.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.715412, -81.623711. 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 Union and Union County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (29720), telephone area code (803, 864), county seat of Union County (Union), and school district assignment (Union 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 Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.