Wade Hampton South Carolina Map

About Wade Hampton, South Carolina

Wade Hampton is a locality in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 20,898. The population density is 910.6 people per km². Wade Hampton is located at 34.9037°N, 82.3332°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29615.

Wade Hampton exhales a gentle, verdant breath, a place where the rolling Piedmont foothills begin their slow, deliberate climb. It lies 4.9 miles north-east of Greenville, SC (from Greenville, SC: bearing 44°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north of Mauldin. Here, the landscape is a soft, green quilt stitched with the darker threads of mature oak and pine forests, interspersed with the brighter patches of sun-drenched pastures and the occasional shimmer of a pond or creek. The air itself carries a subtle humidity, a lingering warmth that softens the edges of the day, especially in the late afternoon when long shadows begin to stretch and deepen the hues of the surrounding foliage. It is a terrain that invites contemplation, where the land seems to hold its breath, a quiet promise of the Blue Ridge Mountains looming distantly to the west. The history of Wade Hampton is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Greenville County, a legacy that still whispers through its fields and along its winding country roads. Once primarily a region of cotton and tobacco cultivation, the local economy has diversified, though the enduring presence of farms, many now growing a broader range of produce or raising livestock, still shapes the character of Wade Hampton. The proximity to the burgeoning city of Greenville has also brought new life, with some residents commuting for work while others find employment in the growing service and light industrial sectors that have taken root nearby. The spirit of the place is one of quiet resilience, a community that honors its past while steadily adapting to the present, a characteristic perhaps best exemplified by the enduring appeal of its unpretentious charm and the genuine warmth of its people.

About This Wade Hampton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wade Hampton, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.903728, -82.333173. 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 Wade Hampton and Greenville County.

Detailed location data for Wade Hampton includes the ZIP code (29687), telephone area code (864), county seat of Greenville County (Greenville), and school district assignment (Greenville 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 Wade Hampton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.