Faison North Carolina Map

About Faison, North Carolina

Faison is a locality in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 660. The population density is 368.4 people per km². Faison is located at 35.1163°N, 78.1361°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28341.

Faison rests in the gentle embrace of Duplin County, a landscape painted with the broad strokes of agriculture. It lies 20.2 miles south-south-west of Goldsboro, NC (from Goldsboro, NC: bearing 204°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-west of Mount Olive. Fields of emerald green corn and golden tobacco stretch towards a horizon often softened by a hazy, humid light, a characteristic of the eastern North Carolina coastal plain. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and blooming wildflowers that line the quiet country roads. Pecan trees, their branches heavy with nuts, offer dappled shade in sprawling yards, and the occasional, languid sweep of a hawk overhead marks the unhurried passage of time in Faison. The history of Faison is deeply rooted in the fertile soil that defines its economy, a legacy of farming that continues to shape its character. For generations, tobacco and corn have been the lifeblood, their cultivation dictating the rhythm of life from planting season to harvest. While agriculture remains central, the echoes of past industries, perhaps a long-gone textile mill or a bustling turpentine still, whisper in the quietude of the older buildings. The local diner, a gathering place where conversations flow as readily as the sweet tea, serves as a modern-day hearth, a testament to the enduring community spirit that binds the people of Faison.

About This Faison Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Faison, 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 Faison and Duplin County.

Detailed location data for Faison includes the ZIP code (28341), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Duplin County (Kenansville), and school district assignment (Duplin 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 Faison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.