Elm City North Carolina Map
Elm City, North Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Elm City, Wilson County.
Interactive Map of Elm City, North Carolina
| City | Elm City |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.806546 |
| Longitude | -77.863315 |
| Population | 1,292 |
| Density | 210.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Elm City, North Carolina
Elm City is a locality in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,292. The population density is 210.6 people per km². Elm City is located at 35.8065°N, 77.8633°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27822.
Elm City rests in a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile soil, where the air, especially after a summer rain, carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine. It lies 6.6 miles north-north-east of Wilson, NC (from Wilson, NC: bearing 26°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-south-west of Rocky Mount. The terrain here is a quiet expanse, marked by broad fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards horizons softened by the humid air. Scattered stands of oak and pine punctuate these agricultural vistas, offering pockets of shade and the rustle of unseen life. The sky above Elm City often holds a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon, painting the clouds in hues of rose and muted gold as the day begins its slow descent. The history of Elm City is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Wilson County, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of life. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, from tobacco that once shaped the local economy to the diverse crops grown today. Elm City’s roots are planted firmly in this soil, a legacy evident in the enduring farms and the strong sense of community that persists. The town itself, a collection of modest homes and businesses, retains a character that feels both rooted and resilient, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of its people and the land they tend.
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About This Elm City Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Elm City, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Elm City and Wilson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Elm City is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Elm City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
