Forest Acres South Carolina Map

About Forest Acres, South Carolina

Forest Acres is a locality in York County, South Carolina, United States. Forest Acres is located at 35.0099°N, 81.0392°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29206.0.

Forest Acres unfolds as a verdant expanse, a tapestry of mature oaks and pines that whisper secrets with every breeze, their thick canopies casting dappled, cool shadows across meticulously kept lawns and winding streets. It lies 1.2 miles south-southwest of Tega Cay, SC (from Tega Cay, SC: bearing 213°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north of Rock Hill. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy perfume of damp soil and blooming azaleas, a scent that clings to the humid South Carolina air. Gentle slopes define the landscape, punctuated by the occasional glint of sunlight on a well-maintained pond, each curve of the road revealing another picture of tranquil domesticity, a quiet elegance that feels both lived-in and timeless. Historically, Forest Acres emerged from a vision of suburban grace, a carefully planned neighborhood that sought to blend the convenience of city proximity with the serene beauty of its natural surroundings, drawing inspiration from the sophisticated designs of its larger metropolitan neighbors. Its local economy, while not defined by heavy industry, thrives on a foundation of service, retail, and the quiet entrepreneurial spirit of its residents who contribute to the area's comfortable, well-appointed character. This is a place where the echoes of past generations, perhaps of those who first cleared these woods for their homesteads, seem to resonate in the sturdy brickwork of older homes and the enduring strength of the ancient trees, a living testament to the enduring appeal of this particular corner of the Palmetto State.

About This Forest Acres Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest Acres, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.009867, -81.039243. 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 Forest Acres and York County.

Detailed location data for Forest Acres includes the ZIP code (29642), telephone area code (864, 803), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (Richland 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 Forest Acres is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.