York South Carolina Map

About York, South Carolina

York is a locality in York County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,969. The population density is 395.6 people per km². York is located at 34.9943°N, 81.2420°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29745.

York, South Carolina, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the red clay soil, rich and yielding, cradles scattered farms and mature stands of pine and oak. It lies 13.2 miles west-north-west of Rock Hill, SC (from Rock Hill, SC: bearing 291°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south of Clover. The air here, particularly in the late afternoons of spring, carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming dogwood and honeysuckle, a testament to the humid subtropical climate that fosters such abundant growth. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of leaves, paints shifting mosaics on the country roads that wind between fields of corn and soybeans, and the occasional weathered barn stands sentinel, its timbers bleached by decades of Carolina sun. The terrain, not dramatic but possessing a quiet, persistent beauty, slopes towards small, meandering creeks that thread through the countryside, their waters reflecting the vast, often cloud-streaked sky. The history of York is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the Piedmont region, its economy long shaped by cotton cultivation and later, textile manufacturing, the echoes of which can still be heard in the rhythm of the older parts of town. Generations have worked this land, their lives measured by the seasons and the demands of the crops. While the textile mills have largely faded, the spirit of industry persists, adapting to new opportunities in manufacturing and technology, yet always retaining a connection to its agrarian roots. Notable landmarks, like the historic courthouse square, stand as quiet witnesses to the town's past, while the surrounding countryside offers a glimpse into a way of life that values community and the enduring strength of the land.

About This York Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of York, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.994302, -81.242018. 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 York and York County.

Detailed location data for York includes the ZIP code (29745), telephone area code (864), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (York School District 1). 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 York is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.