Dorchester, South Carolina
Dorchester: a city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
About
Dorchester is a city located in the county of Charleston in the U.S. state of South Carolina.
Quick Facts about Dorchester
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Charleston County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.8496,-79.9881 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:52:13 (15th September 2026) |
| Postal code | 29437 |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dorchester is located at 32°50'59"N 79°59'17"W (32.8496200, -79.9881400).
Dorchester map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
86°F
Mostly Sunny
10 to 17 mph NE
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Dorchester zip code is 29437.
County name: Dorchester, County
fips: 45035
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dorchester, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488925 | International Diving Institute | North Charleston (SC) | 29405-2206 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dorchester, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS | Charleston, South Carolina | 4565 Gaynor Avenue | RAIL |
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Dorchester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pinehaven Post Office | North Charleston (SC) | 29405 |
Other cities in Charleston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charleston County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| North Charleston | 118,752 | The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. |
| Mount Pleasant | 92,799 | The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. |
| Hollywood | 5,268 | Town in South Carolina |
| Isle of Palms | 4,371 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States |
| Ravenel | 2,768 | Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Folly Beach | 2,682 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| Lincolnville | 2,624 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Seabrook Island | 1,880 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Kiawah Island | 1,765 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Awendaw | 1,568 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Meggett | 1,304 | Town |