Falcon North Carolina Map

About Falcon, North Carolina

Falcon is a locality in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 272. The population density is 50.7 people per km². Falcon is located at 35.1899°N, 78.6483°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28342.

Falcon rests in a quiet corner of Cumberland County, a place where the land gently rolls, hinting at the broader coastal plain. It lies 16.1 miles north-east of Fayetteville, NC (from Fayetteville, NC: bearing 54°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-west of Dunn. Longleaf pines, their needles whispering in the humid breeze, stand sentinel over patches of scrub oak and resilient grasses that thrive under the Carolina sun. The air here often carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and pine resin, a fragrance that deepens as the day softens towards evening, painting the sky in hues of rose and pale gold. This is a landscape that doesn't shout its presence but rather invites a slower, more deliberate observation, where the subtle shifts in light reveal the textured character of the terrain. The history of Falcon is intertwined with the agricultural heart of this region, a legacy of farming that still colors its identity, though the economic landscape has broadened. Once, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the planting and harvesting of crops, a tradition that nurtured a strong sense of self-reliance and community. Today, while agriculture continues to play a role, the broader economic currents of Cumberland County influence Falcon, bringing a quiet hum of commerce and a steady, unhurried pace to its days. The land itself, with its sandy loam and slow-moving creeks, has always been the primary architect of Falcon's story, shaping both its livelihood and the enduring character of its people.

About This Falcon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Falcon, 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 Falcon and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Falcon includes the ZIP code (28342), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Cumberland County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Cumberland 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 Falcon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.