Foreston
Census-designated place in Clarendon County, South Carolina
Foreston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clarendon County, South Carolina, with 159 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greeleyville, 5.7 miles SE.
- 159residents (2020 Census)
- 92 ftelevation · 28 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 70 / sq mipopulation density
- 29056ZIP code
About Foreston
Foreston is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 159.
The CDP is in eastern Clarendon County, along U.S. Route 521, 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Manning, the county seat, and 51 miles (82 km) northwest of Georgetown. The Lane Subdivision railway of CSX Transportation runs through the center of Foreston, parallel to US 521.
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Foreston had 159 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 159 |
|---|---|
| Density | 70 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Foreston at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Clarendon County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 159 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.28 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6368° N, 80.0607° W |
| ZIP code | 29056 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4526485 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Foreston
- Greeleyville5.7 mi SE
- Manning9.8 mi NW
- Wyboo10.2 mi SW
- Alcolu12.8 mi NW
- Lane13.0 mi SE
- Kingstree13.5 mi E
- Summerton17.0 mi W
- Russellville17.5 mi S
- Turbeville17.7 mi N
- St. Stephen18.0 mi SE
- Paxville18.5 mi W
- North Santee21.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Foreston
What county is Foreston in?
Foreston is in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Foreston, SC?
159 people lived in Foreston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Foreston, SC?
The ZIP code of Foreston is 29056.
What is the elevation of Foreston?
92 feet (28 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Foreston?
Greeleyville (5.7 mi), Manning (9.8 mi), Wyboo (10.2 mi), Alcolu (12.8 mi), Lane (13.0 mi).
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