Folly Beach, South Carolina
Folly Beach: city in South Carolina, United States
About
Folly Beach is a city located in the county of Charleston in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,617. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,682 inhabitants.
The city was created 88 years ago in 1937.
Quick Facts about Folly Beach
| Population | 2,682 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Charleston County |
| Postal code | 29439 |
| Phone Area Codes | 843 |
| Water as percent of area | 50.87% |
| Land as percent of area | 49.13% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.6552,-79.9404 |
| Altitude | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1938 (88 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:27:56 (17th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 2.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Folly Beach is located at 32°39'19"N 79°56'25"W (32.6551800, -79.9403700).
Folly Beach map
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Folly Beach
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Folly Beach increased by 2.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,617 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,551 | -2.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,573 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,588 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,622 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,662 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,671 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,662 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,647 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,660 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,682 | 0.82% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Folly Beach
1Folly Beach County Park
1100 W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, United States View details
Phone: +18437629960 | Website available
2Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, United States View details
Phone: +18437954386 | Website available
3Flipper Finders Boat & Sea Kayak Tours
83 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439, United States View details
Phone: +18435880019 | Website available
4Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, United States View details
Phone: +18436330099 | Website available
586 Market Arts Gallery Inc
Folly Beach, SC 29439, United States View details
Phone: +18435880082
Services and Civic Places in Folly Beach
1Folly Beach City Hall
21 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439 View details
Phone: +18435882447 | Website available
2Folly Beach Building Department
21 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439 View details
Phone: +18435887010 | Website available
3Folly Beach City Administration
21 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439 View details
Phone: +18435882433
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Folly Beach, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217819 | College of Charleston | Charleston (SC) | 29424-0001 |
| 218335 | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston (SC) | 29425 |
| 451510 | Charleston School of Law | Charleston (SC) | 29403 |
| 217864 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston (SC) | 29409 |
| 487807 | Top of the Line Barber College | Charleston (SC) | 29407-2228 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Folly Beach, 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 Folly Beach.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Folly Beach Post Office | Folly Beach (SC) | 29439 |
| James Island Post Office | Charleston (SC) | 29412 |
| Charleston Post Office | Charleston (SC) | 29401 |
| Johns Island Post Office | Johns Island (SC) | 29455 |
| East Bay Post Office | Charleston (SC) | 29403 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Sullivans Island | 1,791 | Island in the 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 |
| McClellanville | 547 | Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States |
| Rockville | 138 | Town in South Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Folly Beach distances to largest South Carolina cities