Dunn North Carolina Map

About Dunn, North Carolina

Dunn is a locality in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,559. The population density is 464.2 people per km². Dunn is located at 35.3063°N, 78.6089°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28334.

Dunn rests in a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile soil, where the Cape Fear River begins to unfurl its broad character. It lies 22.0 miles south-south-east of Fuquay Varina, NC (from Fuquay Varina, NC: bearing 151°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east-south-east of Erwin. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the damp, rich perfume of cultivated fields, a testament to the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. Oaks and maples, heavy with summer foliage, line the roads, their branches creating a dappled canopy that shifts with the afternoon breeze. In the distance, the land flattens out, hinting at the expansive fields that define the region, a place where the horizon feels both close and infinitely far. The history of Dunn is intertwined with the arrival of the railroad, a transformative force that spurred its growth from a humble crossroads into a vibrant hub. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the bounty of the land – tobacco, cotton, and a diversity of crops that have sustained families and fueled commerce. Today, manufacturing and distribution play a significant role, yet the echoes of its agricultural past are still palpable, evident in the wide-open spaces and the enduring connection to the earth. Dunn’s spirit is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past informs the present, and the rhythm of daily life unfolds with a steady, unhurried grace, often punctuated by the distant hum of industry and the rustle of leaves.

About This Dunn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunn, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.306274, -78.608903. 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 Dunn and Harnett County.

Detailed location data for Dunn includes the ZIP code (28334), telephone area code (704, 980), 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 Dunn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.