Coats North Carolina Map

About Coats, North Carolina

Coats is a locality in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,664. The population density is 507.4 people per km². Coats is located at 35.4079°N, 78.6720°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27521.

Coats rests in a landscape shaped by the quiet persistence of the North Carolina Sandhills, where the land rolls gently, not with dramatic peaks, but with a subtler topography that encourages slow, meandering creeks and the deep, thirsty roots of pine and oak. It lies 14.2 miles south-south-east of Fuquay Varina, NC (from Fuquay Varina, NC: bearing 149°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-north-west of Dunn. Sunlight, when it filters through the canopy of these mature trees, takes on a diffused, almost buttery quality, illuminating the sandy loam that characterizes the terrain. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of pine needles and the damp earth after a summer shower, a smell that has permeated the generations who have called Coats home. The character of Coats is one of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life is dictated less by the ticking clock and more by the changing seasons and the predictable ebb and flow of agricultural rhythms. Historically, Coats found its footing in the fertile grounds that supported cotton and tobacco, industries that once defined the economic heartbeat of this region. The legacy of these crops can still be seen in the weathered barns and the way the land itself seems to hold the memory of countless harvests. While agriculture remains a vital thread in the local economy, Coats has also found a niche in diversified manufacturing, a testament to the town’s adaptability and the ingenuity of its people. The distinctive hum of machinery, a modern counterpoint to the rustling leaves, now blends with the enduring sounds of rural life, creating a unique sonic signature for Coats. The town’s character is deeply rooted in this blend of agricultural past and industrial present, a quiet testament to its enduring spirit.

About This Coats Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coats, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.407939, -78.671959. 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 Coats and Harnett County.

Detailed location data for Coats includes the ZIP code (27521), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Harnett County (Lillington), and school district assignment (Harnett County Schools). 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 Coats is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.