Folly Beach
City in Charleston County, South Carolina
Folly Beach is a city in Charleston County, South Carolina, with 2,078 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is James Island, 4.8 miles N.
- 2,078residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 12.7 sq miland area · 32.8 km²
- 164 / sq mipopulation density
- 29439ZIP code
About Folly Beach
Folly Beach is a public city on Folly Island in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Folly Beach had a population of 2,078. Folly Beach is within the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area and the Charleston-North Charleston Urbanized Areas.
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Living in Folly Beach
- Median household income
- $102,279
- Median home value
- $1,000,000
- Median rent
- $1,844/mo
- Median age
- 62
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Folly Beach had 2,078 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,078 |
|---|---|
| Density | 164 per sq mi (63 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Folly Beach at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Charleston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,078 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.66 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Water area | 5.87 sq mi (15.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6693° N, 79.9606° W |
| ZIP code | 29439 |
| Official website | cityoffollybeach.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4526035 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Folly Beach
- James Island4.8 mi N
- Kiawah Island6.9 mi SW
- Sullivan's Island10.3 mi NE
- Charleston11.0 mi N
- Mount Pleasant11.0 mi NE
- Seabrook Island14.2 mi SW
- Rockville14.5 mi W
- Hollywood15.1 mi W
- Isle of Palms15.3 mi NE
- Ravenel16.8 mi NW
- North Charleston18.2 mi N
- Meggett18.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Folly Beach
What county is Folly Beach in?
Folly Beach is in Charleston County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Folly Beach, SC?
2,078 people lived in Folly Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Folly Beach, SC?
The ZIP code of Folly Beach is 29439.
What is the elevation of Folly Beach?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Folly Beach?
James Island (4.8 mi), Kiawah Island (6.9 mi), Sullivan's Island (10.3 mi), Charleston (11.0 mi), Mount Pleasant (11.0 mi).
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