Enfield North Carolina Map

About Enfield, North Carolina

Enfield is a locality in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,153. The population density is 583.8 people per km². Enfield is located at 36.1810°N, 77.6666°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27823.

Enfield unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile plains, where the humid air, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, hangs heavy and sweet. It lies 18.1 miles north-north-east of Rocky Mount, NC (from Rocky Mount, NC: bearing 22°T), and is situated 19.4 miles south of Roanoke Rapids. The land here, a mosaic of cultivated fields and patches of dense woodland, whispers of a long, agrarian past. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, filters through the broad leaves of oak and maple trees, casting long, dancing shadows that shift with the almost imperceptible breeze. The sky above is a vast canvas, often streaked with clouds that promise the frequent, life-giving rains of this region, reflecting a quiet, enduring beauty in the very texture of the soil. The story of Enfield is deeply entwined with the rich soil that has sustained its people for generations, its economy historically rooted in the cultivation of tobacco and cotton. This agricultural heritage, though evolving, still imbues the character of Enfield with a sense of resilient tradition and a connection to the land that runs deep. The town, though small, possesses a distinct spirit, a quiet dignity that speaks of lives lived with purpose, often marked by the rhythms of planting and harvest. Echoes of past prosperity and the ebb and flow of agricultural markets are subtly etched into the architecture and the very way of life here, a testament to the enduring spirit of this North Carolina locality.

About This Enfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Enfield, 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 Enfield and Halifax County.

Detailed location data for Enfield includes the ZIP code (27823), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Halifax County (Halifax), and school district assignment (Halifax 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 Enfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.